English–French
“shovel” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/pɛl/
Example
J'utilise une pelle pour enlever la neige.
I use a shovel to clear the snow.
How to say “shovel” in French
“Shovel” in French is pelle.
A handled scoop that gathers loose material and carries it from one place to another.
Example sentences with pelle
La femme range la pelle à poussière après avoir balayé.
The woman puts away the dustpan after sweeping.
Tips for using pelle
- Pelle differs from bêche: a pelle mainly scoops and moves material, while a bêche mainly turns or breaks up soil.