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How do you say "belt" in French?

la ceinture

Noun Feminine

In French, "belt" is la ceinture.

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Pronunciation

Pronounced 'san-tur'. Two syllables, emphasis on the first. Final r is almost silent.

Grammar notes

Ceinture is feminine. Plural: les ceintures. Related to 'ceindre' (to gird).

Example sentence

La ceinture est noire.

The belt is black.

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How to remember la ceinture

Ceinture sounds like 'century'. A belt goes around you, and in centuries past, belts held clothing together.

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Questions about la ceinture

How do you say "belt" in French?

In French, "belt" is la ceinture. It is a noun.

Is la ceinture masculine or feminine?

Ceinture is feminine. Plural: les ceintures. Related to 'ceindre' (to gird).

How is la ceinture used in a sentence?

Use la ceinture as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: La ceinture est noire. (The belt is black.).

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