English–French
“wear” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/yzyʁ/
Example
On voit l'usure sur la semelle de ces chaussures.
You can see the wear on the soles of these shoes.
How to say “wear” in French
“Wear” in French is usure.
Repeated contact gradually removes a material's outer layer and leaves it visibly worn and less effective.
Example sentences with usure
L'usure des pneus augmente le risque d'accident.
Tire wear increases the risk of an accident.
Tips for using usure
- French pronounces usure roughly as /yzyʁ/, with the first two vowels like the French u and the final r pronounced in the throat.