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How do you say "apron" in French?
le tablier
In French, "apron" is le tablier.
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Pronunciation
Pronounce ta-blee-AY, with stress on the final syllable and a clear open ay sound.
Grammar notes
le tablier is masculine. Its plural is tabliers.
Example sentence
Le chef noua un tablier autour de sa taille.
The chef tied an apron around his waist.
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How to remember le tablier
Tablier contains 'table', since an apron is worn while working at the table or stove.
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Questions about le tablier
How do you pronounce le tablier?
Pronounce ta-blee-AY, with stress on the final syllable and a clear open ay sound.
Is le tablier masculine or feminine?
le tablier is masculine. le tablier is masculine. Its plural is tabliers.
How is le tablier used in French?
le tablier is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Le chef noua un tablier autour de sa taille. (The chef tied an apron around his waist.).
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