English–French

“waterfall” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/kaskad/

Example

J'ai vu une cascade hier.

I saw a waterfall yesterday.

Illustration for cascade (waterfall)

How to say “waterfall” in French

“Waterfall” in French is cascade.

A rush dropping from one level to the next, like water over a ledge or events following rapidly.

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

Example sentences with cascade

Nous avons entendu la cascade depuis le sentier.

We heard the waterfall from the trail.

Tips for using cascade

  • Cascade is feminine, so standard forms include une cascade and cette cascade.

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