French word

tuyau

Pronunciation

IPA/tɥijo/

Meaning

  • masculine nounpipe

Example

Le tuyau de la cuisine est bouché.

The pipe in the kitchen is clogged.

Illustration for tuyau (pipe)

More examples

Le tuyau d'arrosage est percé.

The garden hose is punctured.

Core concept

A long hollow passage channels water, liquid, or air from one place to another.

Common phrases

  • tuyau d'arrosage

    garden hose

  • tuyau de gaz

    gas pipe

  • tuyau d'évacuation

    drainpipe

Similar words

tube: A hollow cylindrical component used to carry liquids or gases.
conduite: A pipe or conduit that carries water or gas.
canalisation: Pipes installed in a building or underground to carry water or sewage.

Definition in French

Pièce ou conduit creux, généralement allongé, servant à faire circuler de l'eau, d'autres liquides ou de l'air

Word origin

French tuyau developed through Old French forms from Latin tubus, with historical changes in its spelling and pronunciation.

Usage tips

  • Tuyau is masculine, so standard forms include un tuyau and le tuyau.

Other meanings

  • hosenoun
  • tubenoun

Related words

  • tuyauteriepipingnoun
  • tuyauterpipeverb

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