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How do you say "barn" in French?
la grange
In French, "barn" is la grange.
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Pronunciation
Say grange keeping in mind that you finish with a nasal "ah" sound through the nose; the closing e is nearly swallowed rather than pronounced.
Grammar notes
la grange is feminine. Its plural is granges.
Example sentence
Les vaches dormaient dans la grange.
The cows slept in the barn.
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How to remember la grange
Say grange while picturing a barn right in front of you; the sound and the image will start to stick together.
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Questions about la grange
How do you pronounce la grange?
Say grange keeping in mind that you finish with a nasal "ah" sound through the nose; the closing e is nearly swallowed rather than pronounced.
Is la grange masculine or feminine?
la grange is feminine. la grange is feminine. Its plural is granges.
How is la grange used in French?
la grange is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Les vaches dormaient dans la grange. (The cows slept in the barn.).
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