How do you say "traffic jam" in French?

Embouteillage

Phrase Noun

In French, "traffic jam" is Embouteillage.

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Pronunciation

Say ahm-boo-tay-YAHZH, with a nasal first syllable and a soft French j sound at the very end.

Grammar notes

Embouteillage is a phrase used the same way as its English equivalent.

Example sentence

traffic jam

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How to remember Embouteillage

Embouteillage contains bouteille, meaning bottle, since a traffic jam is like cars stuck in a bottleneck.

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Questions about Embouteillage

How do you pronounce Embouteillage?

Say ahm-boo-tay-YAHZH, with a nasal first syllable and a soft French j sound at the very end.

Is Embouteillage formal or casual?

Embouteillage is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.

How is Embouteillage used in French?

Embouteillage is used the same way as the equivalent English phrase. For example: (traffic jam).

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