English–French

“wreckage” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/epav/

Example

Après la tempête, on a trouvé l'épave.

After the storm, the wreckage was found.

Illustration for épave (wreckage)

How to say “wreckage” in French

“Wreckage” in French is épave.

The wrecked remains of something that once worked, left visibly damaged and decaying.

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

Example sentences with épave

Après l'accident, sa voiture est devenue une épave.

After the accident, his car became a wreck.

Tips for using épave

  • Épave is feminine, and its initial vowel takes l' in the singular, as in l'épave and une épave.

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