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How do you say "bed" in French?
le lit
In French, "bed" is le lit.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced lee. Single syllable, rhymes with English 'fee'.
Grammar notes
Masculine noun (le lit, les lits). Regular plural.
Example sentence
Le lit est très confortable.
The bed is very comfortable.
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How to remember le lit
Lit is a simple word that sounds like 'lee' - a calm place to sleep.
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Questions about le lit
How do you say "bed" in French?
In French, "bed" is le lit. It is a noun.
Is le lit masculine or feminine?
Masculine noun (le lit, les lits). Regular plural.
How is le lit used in a sentence?
Use le lit as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Le lit est très confortable. (The bed is very comfortable.).
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