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Grammaire Francaise

Here we find questions about the grammatical rules that govern French expressions and sentences. Typically, contributors ask about verb tenses, stems and roots of words, spelling, pronunciation, and agreement of adjectives and nouns in gender (masculine/feminine) and number (singular/plural).

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Is the word 'cousine' feminine or masculine in french?

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'une cousine' is a feminine noun.
the equivalent for a male cousin is 'un cousin'.

Is 'une trousse' a masculine or feminine word in French?

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It's feminine. The indefinite article 'une' is the feminine form for 'a, an, one' in French. The feminine form of the definite article 'la' means 'the'.

Is the word tortoise a feminine or masculine word?

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a reptile with a hard, rounded shell. It'

What is the pronunciation of the French word 'avoir'?

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"Ah-vwahr" is the pronunciation of the French word avoir.

Specifically, the French word is a verb. It is the present form of the infinitive. The French word means "to have" in English.

What are the meaning and the pronunciation of the French phrase 'l'air du temps'?

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The French phrase 'l'air du temps' translates to "the spirit of the times" in English. It is pronounced as "lehr doo tohn." It refers to the prevailing attitudes, trends, or cultural climate of a particular period or era.

What does the French verb va mean?

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The French verb "va" is the third person singular form of the verb aller, meaning "to go." It is commonly used to indicate movement or action from one place to another.

Is 'cahiers' plural in French?

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Yes, "cahiers" is the plural form of the word "cahier" in French.

Is allemand masculine?

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Yes, "allemand" is masculine in French.

Is 'xylophone' feminine or masculine when translated from English to French?

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The word "xylophone" is masculine in gender when translated from English to French. The masculine singular noun xylophoneindeed serves as the French equivalent. The pronunciation will be "gzi-luh-fuhn" in French.

Is orange a masculine or a feminine word in French?

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In French, the word "orange" is considered to be a masculine noun.

Is des soulier feminin?

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Yes, "des souliers féminins" translates to "women's shoes" in English.

When writing in French is it necessary to translate the name of a place or can it be just be written as it is?

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In general, it is not necessary to translate the name of a place when writing in French. You can write the place name as it is, especially if it is a well-known location. However, for lesser-known places or when there is a commonly used French translation, you may choose to use the translated name instead.

What is correct pronunciation of the French word fils?

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The correct pronunciation of the French word "fils" is "feess."

Is 'lentille' feminine or masculine in French?

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The word "lentille" is a feminine noun in French.

Present perfect in french?

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In French, the present perfect tense is formed by using the auxiliary verb "avoir" or "être" (to have or to be) followed by the past participle of the main verb. The choice of auxiliary depends on the verb being used. The present perfect tense is used to describe actions that occurred in the past but have a connection to the present.

What are some french words for pets?

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Fish: Poisson

Cat: Chat

Also u can use bablefish and that'll help you a lot

Is the word seafood masculine or feminine in french?

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Seafood (when speaking of a dish of crustaceans and/or seashells) "fruits de mer". "Fruit" being a masculine noun, the whole expression is used as a masculine. It is always used as a plural, hence the final s in fruits.

How do you say food palace in french?

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Paradis alimentaire is a French equivalent of the English phrase "food paradise."

Specifically, the masculine noun paradis means "paradise." The feminine/masculine adjective alimentairemeans "relating to food." The pronunciation is "pah-rah-dee ah-lee-maw-tehr."

What food and drink is Brittany France famous for?

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A traditional food is a long , thin loaf of crusty bread called "Baguette". It is most important in a French meal. Every member of family at the table is expected to eat some.

Describe what a haute cuisine is?

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A style of French cooking which is extremely refined and uses the finest French produce. This level of excellence is practiced by only the best French cooks such as Bocuse and is available from only the best restuarants in France. These are known in restaurant guides as ' hors catégorie'.