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"the (masculine)" in French

le

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Summary

The French translation for “the (masculine)” is le.

Pronounced the same

Recording	English	French	Learn
	the (masculine, before a vowel sound)	l’
	him; it (masculine, before a vowel sound)	l’
	him; it	le	Learn

See also

Recording	English	French	Learn
	the (feminine)	la	Learn
	the (plural)	les	Learn

Examples of "the" in use

There are 736 examples of the French word for "the" being used:

Recording	English	French	Learn
	the roof	le toit	Learn
	the novel	le roman	Learn
	the robot	le robot	Learn
	the rugby	le rugby	Learn
	the toy	le jouet	Learn
	Quebec (province)	le Québec	Learn
	the brandy; the cognac	le cognac	Learn
	the butter	le beurre	Learn
	the cheque	le chèque	Learn
	the ham	le jambon	Learn

Practice Lesson

"the (masculine)" Practice (715)

Lesson

Lesson words

French (long form),

Leo (The Lion-astrological sign),

of the (masculine),

Quebec (province),

some (masculine),

the (masculine),

to the; at the (masculine),

trade (long form)

etc.

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Lesson phrases

a dog is a man’s best friend,

A magician never gives away the secret of his magic tricks.,

a quarter to two,

about to,

According to the accountant, the turnover is declining.,

and, at midnight, people kiss under the mistletoe,

And, in the afternoon, we play football with friends in the park.,

Aquarius (The Water Bearer-astrological sign),

Aries (The Ram-astrological sign),

at a quarter to four,

at the baker’s,

at the butcher’s,

at the fishmonger’s,

at the pastry chef’s,

at the pork butcher’s,

at the weekend,

because the teacher is very dynamic,

Become a fashion designer, choose a template and create the style you want.,

behind the market,

black and white make grey

etc.

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