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How do you say "carpet" in French?
le tapis
In French, "carpet" is le tapis.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced tah-pee. Two syllables, stress on first syllable.
Grammar notes
Masculine noun (le tapis, les tapis). Regular plural, singular and plural are the same.
Example sentence
Le tapis du salon est très doux.
The living room carpet is very soft.
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How to remember le tapis
Tapis sounds like 'tap' - you walk and tap on a carpet.
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Questions about le tapis
How do you say "carpet" in French?
In French, "carpet" is le tapis. It is a noun.
Is le tapis masculine or feminine?
Masculine noun (le tapis, les tapis). Regular plural, singular and plural are the same.
How is le tapis used in a sentence?
Use le tapis as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Le tapis du salon est très doux. (The living room carpet is very soft.).
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