How to Say "Volcano" in French

volcan

/vɔl.kɑ̃/masculine

The French word for volcano is volcan.

volcan refers to a mountain that contains a magma chamber.

Meaning: mountain containing a magma chamber (noun)

How does it change in a sentence?

volcan is a masculine noun.

The pronunciation is /vɔl.kɑ̃/. It consists of two syllables.

English speakers often mistakenly add an 'o' to the end of the word, following the English spelling, instead of using the French volcan.

In French, the term volcan is used metaphorically to describe a person with a sudden and explosive temper.
In French, a 'dormant' volcano is called un volcan endormi, which literally means 'a volcano that has fallen asleep'.
The French word volcan shares a root with the English word 'vulcanize', the process of treating rubber with sulfur.

C'est un volcan actif.
This is an active volcano.
This sentence is useful for identifying an active volcan.
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Je veux voir un volcan.
I want to see a volcano.
This sentence is useful for expressing a desire to see a volcan.
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Le volcan entre en éruption.
The volcano erupts.
This sentence is useful for describing a volcan that is erupting.
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Le mont Etna est un volcan actif en Italie.
Mount Etna is an active volcano in Italy.
Cette région est réputée pour son activité volcanique.
This region is known for its volcanic activity.
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Léa and Lucas are looking at a science book.

Léa

Est-ce que ce volcan est dangereux ?
Is this volcano dangerous?
Lucas

Oui, le volcan est très impressionnant.
Yes, the volcano is very impressive.
Léa

Je n'ai jamais vu de volcan.
I have never seen a volcano.
Lucas

On pourra en voir un un jour.
We will be able to see one someday.

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