How do you say "tape measure" in French?

Ruban à mesurer

Phrase Noun

In French, "tape measure" is Ruban à mesurer.

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Pronunciation

Say roo-BAHN ah muh-zew-RAY, with a nasal ending on ruban and stress falling on the final syllable.

Grammar notes

Ruban à mesurer is a phrase used the same way as its English equivalent.

Example sentence

tape measure

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How to remember Ruban à mesurer

Mesurer shares a root with measure, since a tape measure is simply a ribbon for measuring.

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Questions about Ruban à mesurer

How do you pronounce Ruban à mesurer?

Say roo-BAHN ah muh-zew-RAY, with a nasal ending on ruban and stress falling on the final syllable.

Is Ruban à mesurer formal or casual?

Ruban à mesurer is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.

How is Ruban à mesurer used in French?

Ruban à mesurer is used the same way as the equivalent English phrase. For example: (tape measure).

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