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How do you say "bra" in French?

le soutien-gorge

Noun Masculine

In French, "bra" is le soutien-gorge.

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Pronunciation

Pronounced 'soo-ti-an gor-zhuh'. Four words, four syllables. Sounds like 'soo-ti-an gor-zhuh'.

Grammar notes

Soutien-gorge is masculine. Plural: les soutiens-gorge. Hyphenated compound noun.

Example sentence

Le soutien-gorge est blanc.

The bra is white.

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How to remember le soutien-gorge

Soutien-gorge literally means 'throat support'. It supports the chest area.

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Questions about le soutien-gorge

How do you say "bra" in French?

In French, "bra" is le soutien-gorge. It is a noun.

Is le soutien-gorge masculine or feminine?

Soutien-gorge is masculine. Plural: les soutiens-gorge. Hyphenated compound noun.

How is le soutien-gorge used in a sentence?

Use le soutien-gorge as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Le soutien-gorge est blanc. (The bra is white.).

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