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How do you say "bridge" in French?
le pont
In French, "bridge" is le pont.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced pohn. One syllable, rhymes with 'bone' but with a nasal 'n' at the end.
Grammar notes
Masculine noun (le pont). Plural is les ponts. One of the most common French nouns.
Example sentence
Le pont traverse la rivière.
The bridge crosses the river.
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How to remember le pont
Pont sounds like 'pawn' in chess, and a bridge is like a connection between two sides, just as a pawn moves across the board.
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Questions about le pont
How do you say "bridge" in French?
In French, "bridge" is le pont. It is a noun.
Is le pont masculine or feminine?
Masculine noun (le pont). Plural is les ponts. One of the most common French nouns.
How is le pont used in a sentence?
Use le pont as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Le pont traverse la rivière. (The bridge crosses the river.).
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