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"Roof" in French: toit
le toit
Roof in French is le toit, masculine. Sur le toit means on the roof. Les toits de Paris is a classic skyline image.
Storm damage
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How to pronounce toit
Say it
luh TWAH
/lə twa/
Le: luh. Toit: twah (silent t). Together: luh TWAH. Soft oi like wah.
"Roof" in French: quick reference
| French | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| le toit | the roof Default noun. | Default noun. |
| sur le toit | on the roof Location. | Location. |
| les toits | the roofs Plural / skyline. | Plural / skyline. |
| toit terrasse | rooftop terrace Flat roof living. | Flat roof living. |
How to use toit in real life
- 1Storm damage
Le vent a abîmé le toit cette nuit.
The wind damaged the roof last night.
Le toit subject/object.
- 2Apartment search
L'appart a un toit terrasse.
The flat has a rooftop terrace.
Compound.
- 3City view
On voit les toits de zinc depuis ici.
You can see the zinc roofs from here.
Plural toits.
Mistakes English speakers make with toit
Incorrect: La toit fuit.
Correct: Le toit fuit.
Toit is masculine: le toit.
Incorrect: Le roof est rouge.
Correct: Le toit est rouge.
Use toit.
Good to know
Paris zinc toits are a cultural icon. In housing ads, accès au toit or toit terrasse adds value. For leaks, people call a couvreur.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Checking a leak after rain
ChatPal
Il y a une tache au plafond — le toit ?
There's a stain on the ceiling—the roof?
You
Oui, je pense que le toit fuit.
Yes, I think the roof is leaking.
ChatPal
On appelle quelqu'un pour le toit demain.
We'll call someone for the roof tomorrow.
You
D'accord, j'envoie des photos.
Okay, I'll send photos.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Roof" in French
How do you say roof in French?
Le toit.
Is toit masculine?
Yes.
How do you say on the roof?
Sur le toit.
How do you pronounce toit?
twah.
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