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"the (feminine)" in French

la
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Summary

The French translation for “the (feminine)” is la.

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the (plural) les
the (masculine) le

Examples of "the" in use

There are 556 examples of the French word for "the" being used:
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Lasagne is an Italian dish. La lasagne est un plat italien.
They are at the bakery. Ils sont à la boulangerie.
They are at the dry cleaner’s. Ils sont à la teinturerie.
The turtle is swimming in the ocean. La tortue marine nage dans l’océan.
The hairdresser did my hair very well. La coiffeuse m’a très bien coiffé.
Follow the yellow brick road. Suivez la route de briques jaunes.
Potatoes grow in the ground. La pomme de terre pousse dans la terre.
snails love rain les escargots adorent la pluie
The waitress is very cheerful. La serveuse est très souriante.
They are at the laundrette. Ils sont à la blanchisserie.

Practice Lesson

"the (feminine)" Practice (555)
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Lesson words
passion fruit,
the (feminine),
to be retired,
to steam
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Lesson phrases
A creamer is the person who looks after a creamery.,
A dairyman is the person who looks after a dairy.,
A good book in front of the fireplace!,
A princess is the daughter of the king and the queen.,
accounting (long form),
After a week sitting down in the classroom, I love to spend hours doing exercise.,
all day,
all evening,
All Saints Day,
and biology,
and chemistry,
and the Word was God,
and the Word was with God,
and we had a great magician to liven up the evening,
Ask the Gentleman to close the door.,
at home,
at the beginning of the French Revolution,
at the butcher shop,
at the delicatessen,
At the house we have a big garden with a small vegetable garden as well.
etc.

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