système d'arrosage
The English phrase "sprinkler system" is translated into French as système d'arrosage.
This phrase refers to a set of pipes and nozzles used to spray water on plants or lawns.
Which one should you use?
Use système d'arrosage for garden or lawn irrigation. Do not confuse this with système d'extinction d'incendie, which is the specific term used for fire sprinkler systems in buildings. If you want to refer to the individual sprinkler head or the device itself rather than the whole system, use un arroseur.
Did you know?
- In France, if a colleague says they want to arroser a promotion, they are not talking about a système d'arrosage, but are inviting others for celebratory drinks.
- Beyond gardening, the verb arroser can be used metaphorically to describe 'sprinkling' someone with a barrage of insults or harsh words.
- In a French culinary context, if you 'arrose' a dish, you are not using a garden sprinkler, but rather 'basting' meat with juices or sauce.
Examples in context
- Le système d'arrosage automatique de ce jardin est très efficace pour maintenir la pelouse verte.The automatic watering system in this garden is very efficient in keeping the lawn green.
- Hier, j'ai réparé mon système d'arrosage intégré, il fonctionne à merveille maintenant!Yesterday, I repaired my integrated watering system, and now it works perfectly!
- Le système d'arrosage est en panne.The sprinkler system is broken.
- Il faut installer un nouveau système d'arrosage.We need to install a new sprinkler system.
- Le système d'arrosage automatique fonctionne très bien.The automatic sprinkler system works very well.
Example conversation
Manon and Gabriel are in their garden during the afternoon.
- ManonGabriel, est-ce que tu as vérifié le système d'arrosage ?Gabriel, did you check the sprinkler system?
- GabrielOui, le système d'arrosage est prêt pour l'été.Yes, the sprinkler system is ready for the summer.
- ManonC'est parfait, les fleurs vont adorer.That is perfect, the flowers will love it.
- GabrielJe vais l'activer maintenant.I am going to turn it on now.
