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How do you say "canvas" in French?
la toile
In French, "canvas" is la toile.
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Pronunciation
Say twahl, a single syllable blending oi into a smooth wah sound.
Grammar notes
la toile is feminine. Its plural is La toile.
Example sentence
L’artiste peignait sur une grande toile.
The artist painted on a large canvas.
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How to remember la toile
Toile sounds like 'twirl', picture a painter twirling a brush across a blank canvas.
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Questions about la toile
How do you pronounce la toile?
Say twahl, a single syllable blending oi into a smooth wah sound.
Is la toile masculine or feminine?
la toile is feminine. la toile is feminine. Its plural is La toile.
How is la toile used in French?
la toile is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: L’artiste peignait sur une grande toile. (The artist painted on a large canvas.).
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