English–French

“water pipe” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/kanalizasjɔ̃/

Example

La canalisation d'eau a gelé hier.

The water pipe froze yesterday.

Illustration for canalisation (water pipe)

How to say “water pipe” in French

“Water pipe” in French is canalisation.

A linked network of pipes carrying or draining water through a building, street, or city system.

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

Example sentences with canalisation

Une fuite de canalisation a inondé le sous-sol.

A leak from a water pipe flooded the basement.

Tips for using canalisation

  • Canalisation is feminine, so the usual article is la, as in la canalisation d'eau.

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