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How do you say "blood" in French?
le sang
In French, "blood" is le sang.
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Pronunciation
Work through sang slowly, aware that you finish with a nasal "ah" sound through the nose.
Grammar notes
le sang is masculine. Its plural is Sangs.
Example sentence
L’infirmière a prélevé un échantillon de sang.
The nurse took a sample of blood.
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How to remember le sang
Trace the letters of sang in the air as you speak it, tying the motion to the blood it names.
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Questions about le sang
How do you pronounce le sang?
Work through sang slowly, aware that you finish with a nasal "ah" sound through the nose.
Is le sang masculine or feminine?
le sang is masculine. le sang is masculine. Its plural is Sangs.
How is le sang used in French?
le sang is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: L’infirmière a prélevé un échantillon de sang. (The nurse took a sample of blood.).
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