English–French
“sulfur” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/sufʁ/
Example
Il y a du soufre dans cette eau thermale.
There is sulfur in this thermal water.
How to say “sulfur” in French
“Sulfur” in French is soufre.
A yellow elemental substance whose presence links volcanic landscapes, hot springs, and a distinctive smell.
Example sentences with soufre
Le jus contient du dioxyde de soufre.
The juice contains sulfur dioxide.
Tips for using soufre
- For the smell itself, French commonly uses ça sent le soufre, with le soufre as the noun after sentir.