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“watch face” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/kadʁɑ̃/

Example

Le cadran de la montre est cassé.

The watch face is broken.

Illustration for cadran (watch face)

How to say “watch face” in French

“Watch face” in French is cadran.

The visible front of a watch, clock, or measuring device, combining fixed markings with a moving indicator.

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

Example sentences with cadran

J'ai rayé le cadran de ma montre.

I scratched the face of my watch.

Tips for using cadran

  • For a device's turning control, French often uses bouton or molette rather than cadran, depending on the control's shape and function.

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