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How do you say "ant" in French?
la fourmi
In French, "ant" is la fourmi.
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Pronunciation
Say fourmi keeping in mind that "ou" is a plain "oo"; the r is growled lightly at the back of the throat rather than rolled.
Grammar notes
la fourmi is feminine. Its plural is fourmis.
Example sentence
Une minuscule fourmi portait une miette sur le sol.
A tiny ant carried a crumb across the floor.
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How to remember la fourmi
Say fourmi while picturing a ant right in front of you; the sound and the image will start to stick together.
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- worm le ver
- cockroach le cafard
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- lizard le lézard
- toad le crapaud
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Questions about la fourmi
How do you pronounce la fourmi?
Say fourmi keeping in mind that "ou" is a plain "oo"; the r is growled lightly at the back of the throat rather than rolled.
Is la fourmi masculine or feminine?
la fourmi is feminine. la fourmi is feminine. Its plural is fourmis.
How is la fourmi used in French?
la fourmi is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Une minuscule fourmi portait une miette sur le sol. (A tiny ant carried a crumb across the floor.).
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