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"the (masculine)" in French

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Summary

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

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 Englishthe (feminine) Frenchla Learn
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 Englishthe (plural) Frenchles Learn

Examples of "the" in use

There are 750 examples of the French word for "the" being used:
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 EnglishHe found a ball in the garden. FrenchIl a trouvé une balle dans le jardin. Learn
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 EnglishHer favourite subject is sport. FrenchSa matière préférée est le sport. Learn
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 EnglishThe doctor writes a prescription. FrenchLe docteur rédige une ordonnance. Learn
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 EnglishThe topic of this film is very serious. FrenchLe sujet de ce film est très sérieux. Learn
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 EnglishYou should go to the doctor. FrenchTu devrais aller chez le médecin. Learn
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 Englishhe sees the dog playing with a ball Frenchil voit le chien jouer avec une balle Learn
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 EnglishThe tourist asks where the museum is. FrenchLe touriste demande où est le musée. Learn
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 EnglishWill you pass me the salt and pepper please? FrenchPasse-moi le sel et le poivre s’il te plaît. Learn
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 EnglishYou should go to the hairdresser. FrenchTu devrais aller chez le coiffeur. Learn
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 Englishthe pink grapefruit Frenchle pamplemousse rose Learn

Practice Lesson

"the (masculine)" Practice (750)
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Lesson words
French (long form),
Leo (The Lion-astrological sign),
of the (masculine),
Quebec (province),
some (masculine),
the (masculine),
the eagle,
to the; at the (masculine),
trade (long form),
with
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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