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How do you say "art" in French?
l'art
In French, "art" is l'art.
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Pronunciation
Say 'lar' with stress on a single syllable, rolling the r lightly.
Grammar notes
Art is masculine (l'art). The plural is arts. This word refers to visual arts, performance, and creative expression.
Example sentence
L'art moderne est fascinant et provocateur.
Modern art is fascinating and provocative.
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How to remember l'art
Art sounds exactly like the English word 'art'. It's identical between the languages.
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Questions about l'art
How do you say "art" in French?
In French, "art" is l'art. It is a noun.
How is l'art written in French?
l'art is written using the standard French script.
How is l'art used in a sentence?
Use l'art as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: L'art moderne est fascinant et provocateur. (Modern art is fascinating and provocative.).
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