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How do you say "ceiling" in French?
le plafond
In French, "ceiling" is le plafond.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced plah-fohn. Two syllables, stress on first syllable.
Grammar notes
Masculine noun (le plafond, les plafonds). The overhead surface of a room.
Example sentence
Le plafond de la cuisine est haut.
The kitchen ceiling is high.
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How to remember le plafond
Plafond sounds like it could be 'plat fond' (flat bottom) - ceilings are flat.
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Questions about le plafond
How do you say "ceiling" in French?
In French, "ceiling" is le plafond. It is a noun.
Is le plafond masculine or feminine?
Masculine noun (le plafond, les plafonds). The overhead surface of a room.
How is le plafond used in a sentence?
Use le plafond as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Le plafond de la cuisine est haut. (The kitchen ceiling is high.).
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