fuite d'eau
The English phrase "water leak" is translated into French as fuite d'eau.
fuite d'eau is the standard and widely used term to describe a water leak.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of fuite (leak) and d'eau (of water).
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun fuite is feminine. Consequently, if you want to say "a water leak", you should use the indefinite article une to form une fuite d'eau.
Did you know?
- In French, the word for a 'leak' in a pipe (fuite) is the same word used for a 'run' in a pair of tights or stockings.
- The word fuite shares its roots with the English word 'flight' and the verb 'to flee', as both come from the Latin 'fugere'.
- The verb fuiter is a modern colloquialism meaning 'to leak' a secret, derived directly from the noun fuite.
Examples in context
- Il y a une fuite d'eau dans la salle de bains et l'eau coule du robinet.There is a water leak in the bathroom, and water is flowing from the faucet.
- Pourriez-vous envoyer quelqu'un pour réparer la fuite d'eau, s'il vous plaît?Could you please send someone to fix the water leak?
- Est-ce que vous connaissez un bon plombier pour réparer cette fuite d'eau?Do you know a good plumber to fix this water leak?
- Il y a une fuite d'eau dans la cuisine.There is a water leak in the kitchen.
- Nous devons réparer cette fuite d'eau rapidement.We must repair this water leak quickly.
- Le plombier a trouvé la fuite d'eau.The plumber found the water leak.
Example conversation
Lucas and Chloé are in their apartment looking at a puddle.
- LucasChloé, regarde, il y a une fuite d'eau sous l'évier.Chloé, look, there is a water leak under the sink.
- ChloéOh non, c'est une grosse fuite d'eau !Oh no, it is a big water leak!
- LucasJe vais appeler un réparateur immédiatement.I am going to call a repairman immediately.
- ChloéD'accord, je vais chercher des serviettes.Okay, I will go get some towels.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries fuite, CC BY-SA 4.0.
