plastic in French
plastic in French is plastique, matière plastique — plastic means a synthetic material made from polymers that can be molded into shape when soft and then set solid.
plastic in French
plastique
plastique
A synthetic, solid, hydrocarbon-based polymer, whether thermoplastic or thermosetting.
matière plastique
A synthetic, solid, hydrocarbon-based polymer, whether thermoplastic or thermosetting.
What does "plastic" mean?
-
noun A synthetic material made from polymers that can be molded into shape when soft and then set solid.
"Most food packaging today is made of plastic."
-
noun Credit or debit cards used instead of cash.
"He paid for the whole trip on plastic."
-
adj Capable of being molded or shaped; flexible rather than rigid.
"Clay is plastic enough to be shaped by hand before it dries."
-
adj Fake or insincere, especially in a shallow, image-conscious way.
"She found the celebrity party crowd plastic and exhausting."
Vocabulary Flow
Learn more English words in French.
Vocabulary Flow serves English words with the French meaning, one at a time — pronunciation and an example each time. Scroll it either direction.
Learn English in French
plastic in a sentence
- Most food packaging today is made of plastic.
- The toy was cheaply made from thin plastic.
- He paid for the whole trip on plastic.
- Clay is plastic enough to be shaped by hand before it dries.
Similar words in French
Common French translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "plastic" in French?
"plastic" in French is plastique, matière plastique. plastic means: A synthetic material made from polymers that can be molded into shape when soft and then set solid.
How do you use "plastic" in a sentence?
Example: "Most food packaging today is made of plastic." In French, "plastic" is plastique, matière plastique.
Are there other ways to say "plastic" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "plastic": plastique, matière plastique.
Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Vocabulary Flow — saved to your collection.
