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How do you say "canyon" in French?
le canyon
In French, "canyon" is le canyon.
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Pronunciation
Say canyon keeping in mind that stress falls evenly, with a touch more weight on the final syllable.
Grammar notes
le canyon is masculine. Its plural is canyons.
Example sentence
La rivière a creusé un canyon profond.
The river carved a deep canyon.
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How to remember le canyon
Say canyon while picturing a canyon right in front of you; the sound and the image will start to stick together.
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Questions about le canyon
How do you pronounce le canyon?
Say canyon keeping in mind that stress falls evenly, with a touch more weight on the final syllable.
Is le canyon masculine or feminine?
le canyon is masculine. le canyon is masculine. Its plural is canyons.
How is le canyon used in French?
le canyon is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: La rivière a creusé un canyon profond. (The river carved a deep canyon.).
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