English–French

“swampy” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/maʁekaʒø/

Example

Le terrain est marécageux après la pluie.

The ground is swampy after the rain.

Illustration for marécageux (swampy)

How to say “swampy” in French

“Swampy” in French is marécageux.

A waterlogged landscape where mud gathers and each step feels unstable.

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

Example sentences with marécageux

On évite souvent le sentier marécageux.

People often avoid the marshy trail.

Tips for using marécageux

  • Marécageux agrees with the noun: terrain marécageux, zone marécageuse, and régions marécageuses.

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