French Conversation · Level 172
15 words
French word
ferraille
Pronunciation
IPA/fɛʁaj/
Meaning
- feminine nounscrap metal
Example
On vend de la ferraille au marché.
Scrap metal is sold at the market.
More examples
La ferraille s'entasse derrière la maison.
Scrap metal is piling up behind the house.
Core concept
A heap of worn-out metal objects and fragments set aside for scrap.
Common phrases
collecte de ferraille
scrap metal collection
recycler la ferraille
recycle scrap metal
Similar words
métal: Metal in general used as a material, such as iron or aluminum.
fer: The metal element iron, used in buildings and tools.
Definition in French
Ensemble d'objets ou de morceaux métalliques usés, cassés ou inutiles, considérés comme sans valeur et destinés à être revendus ou recyclés.
Word origin
Ferraille comes from Old French feraille, formed from fer, meaning iron, with the collective or depreciative suffix -aille.
Usage tips
- Ferraille is usually an uncountable feminine noun, so ordinary usage has de la ferraille rather than des ferrailles.
Related words
- ferrailleurscrap dealernoun