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How do you say "blueberry" in French?
la myrtille
In French, "blueberry" is la myrtille.
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Pronunciation
Voice myrtille keeping in mind that double "ll" often slides into a "y" glide; the r is growled lightly at the back of the throat rather than rolled.
Grammar notes
la myrtille is feminine. Its plural is myrtilles.
Example sentence
Il ajouta une poignée de myrtilles dans le bol.
He added a handful of blueberries to the bowl.
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How to remember la myrtille
Notice which part of myrtille feels closest to English and build the rest of the word around that anchor.
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Questions about la myrtille
How do you pronounce la myrtille?
Voice myrtille keeping in mind that double "ll" often slides into a "y" glide; the r is growled lightly at the back of the throat rather than rolled.
Is la myrtille masculine or feminine?
la myrtille is feminine. la myrtille is feminine. Its plural is myrtilles.
How is la myrtille used in French?
la myrtille is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Il ajouta une poignée de myrtilles dans le bol. (He added a handful of blueberries to the bowl.).
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