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How do you say "broth" in French?
le bouillon
In French, "broth" is le bouillon.
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Pronunciation
Say boo-YON, nasalizing the final syllable through the nose.
Grammar notes
le bouillon is masculine. Its plural is Bouillons.
Example sentence
La soupe a commencé par un bouillon simple.
The soup started with a simple broth.
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How to remember le bouillon
Bouillon is already used in English for broth cubes, a direct match on grocery shelves.
Related words
- toast le toast
- cereal les céréales
- pancake la crêpe
- omelet l' omelette
- gravy la sauce
- sauce la sauce
- dressing la vinaigrette
- marinade la marinade
- herb l' herbe
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Questions about le bouillon
How do you pronounce le bouillon?
Say boo-YON, nasalizing the final syllable through the nose.
Is le bouillon masculine or feminine?
le bouillon is masculine. le bouillon is masculine. Its plural is Bouillons.
How is le bouillon used in French?
le bouillon is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: La soupe a commencé par un bouillon simple. (The soup started with a simple broth.).
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