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“stratosphere” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/stʁatosfɛʁ/

Example

La stratosphère contient la couche d'ozone.

The stratosphere contains the ozone layer.

Illustration for stratosphère (stratosphere)

How to say “stratosphere” in French

“Stratosphere” in French is stratosphère.

A broad, relatively still band of upper air that includes the ozone layer and lies above the troposphere.

Full entry for stratosphère: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with stratosphère

La pollution peut atteindre la stratosphère.

Pollution can reach the stratosphere.

Tips for using stratosphère

  • The final -e in stratosphère is silent, and -sphère has the French pronunciation /sfɛʁ/, not the English pronunciation of sphere.

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