English–French
“water” in French
How to say “water” in French
“Water” in French is eau.
A transparent natural substance gathered in a glass, flowing through landscapes, or used to wash and prepare food.
Example sentences with eau
Après la randonnée, j'ai bu un verre d'eau.
After the hike, I drank a glass of water.
Tips for using eau
- A request normally uses the partitive form de l'eau, as in Puis-je avoir de l'eau, rather than bare eau.
Other French words for “water”
Chaque matin, j'arrose les fleurs.
Every morning, I water the flowers.