English–French
“volcano” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/vɔlkɑ̃/
Example
On voit le volcan depuis la plage.
The volcano can be seen from the beach.
How to say “volcano” in French
“Volcano” in French is volcan.
A mountain built from layers of lava, ash, and gas expelled through a central vent.
Example sentences with volcan
L'éruption du volcan a surpris les habitants.
The volcano's eruption surprised the residents.
Tips for using volcan
- Volcan is masculine, so the usual form is un volcan, while la lave refers to the lava itself.