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How do you say "actor" in French?
l' acteur
In French, "actor" is l' acteur.
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Pronunciation
The trick with acteur is that the r is growled lightly at the back of the throat rather than rolled; "eu" sits between "uh" and the vowel in "fur". Note the article shrinks to l' and glues onto the word with no gap.
Grammar notes
l' acteur is masculine. Its plural is acteurs.
Example sentence
L’acteur répétait ses répliques.
The actor rehearsed his lines.
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How to remember l' acteur
Whisper acteur, then say it at normal volume, then almost shout it, moving from careful to natural.
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Questions about l' acteur
How do you pronounce l' acteur?
The trick with acteur is that the r is growled lightly at the back of the throat rather than rolled; "eu" sits between "uh" and the vowel in "fur". Note the article shrinks to l' and glues onto the word with no gap.
Is l' acteur masculine or feminine?
l' acteur is masculine. l' acteur is masculine. Its plural is acteurs.
How is l' acteur used in French?
l' acteur is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: L’acteur répétait ses répliques. (The actor rehearsed his lines.).
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