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How to Say ‘The water heater’ in French

Le chauffe-eau

luh shof-oh

[luh shof-oh]

💬 Usage Tip: French often builds tool names with [chauffe-] + a thing: [chauffe-eau] literally "water-heater." You can spot the same pattern in words like [chauffe-serviettes].

Phrase Breakdown

Le

[luh]

the

Masculine singular definite article.

Example

Le chauffe-eau est dans le placard.

The water heater is in the cupboard.

chauffe-eau

[shof-oh]

water heater

The appliance that heats water in the home.

Example

Le chauffe-eau ne fonctionne plus.

The water heater no longer works.

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