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How do you say "author" in French?
l' auteur
In French, "author" is l' auteur.
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Pronunciation
Break auteur into sounds, knowing that "eu" sits between "uh" and the vowel in "fur"; the r is growled lightly at the back of the throat rather than rolled. Note the article shrinks to l' and glues onto the word with no gap.
Grammar notes
l' auteur is masculine. Its plural is auteurs.
Example sentence
L’auteure a signé des exemplaires de son roman.
The author signed copies of her novel.
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How to remember l' auteur
Think of auteur as sounding a little like an English word tucked inside it, and let that echo carry the meaning of author.
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Questions about l' auteur
How do you pronounce l' auteur?
Break auteur into sounds, knowing that "eu" sits between "uh" and the vowel in "fur"; the r is growled lightly at the back of the throat rather than rolled. Note the article shrinks to l' and glues onto the word with no gap.
Is l' auteur masculine or feminine?
l' auteur is masculine. l' auteur is masculine. Its plural is auteurs.
How is l' auteur used in French?
l' auteur is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: L’auteure a signé des exemplaires de son roman. (The author signed copies of her novel.).
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