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How do you say "canopy" in French?
le parasol
In French, "canopy" is le parasol.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced pah-rah-sol. Three syllables, stress on first syllable.
Grammar notes
Masculine noun (le parasol, les parasols). Literally means 'against sun'.
Example sentence
Le parasol protege du soleil à la plage.
The canopy protects from the sun at the beach.
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How to remember le parasol
Para means 'against' and sol means 'sun'. A canopy protects you from the sun.
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Questions about le parasol
How do you say "canopy" in French?
In French, "canopy" is le parasol. It is a noun.
Is le parasol masculine or feminine?
Masculine noun (le parasol, les parasols). Literally means 'against sun'.
How is le parasol used in a sentence?
Use le parasol as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Le parasol protege du soleil à la plage. (The canopy protects from the sun at the beach.).
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