English–French
“trash” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/ɔʁdyʁ/
Example
Je mets les ordures dans la poubelle.
I put the trash in the trash can.
How to say “trash” in French
“Trash” in French is ordure.
A heap of unwanted household waste set aside for collection and disposal.
Example sentences with ordure
Les animaux fouillaient les ordures sur le trottoir.
The animals were rummaging through the garbage on the sidewalk.
Tips for using ordure
- The usual household term is plural les ordures or the fuller phrase les ordures ménagères, while une ordure can also be an insult for a contemptible person.