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How do you say "beluga" in French?
le béluga
In French, "beluga" is le béluga.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced 'bay-loo-ga'. Three syllables, emphasis on the first. Sounds close to English.
Grammar notes
Béluga is masculine. Plural: les bélugas. This word comes directly from Russian belyy (white).
Example sentence
Le béluga est un cétacé blanc.
The beluga is a white whale.
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How to remember le béluga
Béluga and English 'beluga' are the same word. The French just adds an accent to the e.
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Questions about le béluga
How do you say "beluga" in French?
In French, "beluga" is le béluga. It is a noun.
Is le béluga masculine or feminine?
Béluga is masculine. Plural: les bélugas. This word comes directly from Russian belyy (white).
How is le béluga used in a sentence?
Use le béluga as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Le béluga est un cétacé blanc. (The beluga is a white whale.).
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