How do you say "cello" in French?

le violoncelle

Noun Masculine

In French, "cello" is le violoncelle.

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Pronunciation

Pronounce vee-o-lon-SEL, with stress on the final syllable and a nasal middle syllable.

Grammar notes

le violoncelle is masculine. Its plural is violoncelles.

Example sentence

Le violoncelle a un son profond et chaleureux.

The cello has a deep, warm sound.

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How to remember le violoncelle

Violoncelle contains violon, violin, since a cello is really just a big violin cousin.

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Questions about le violoncelle

How do you pronounce le violoncelle?

Pronounce vee-o-lon-SEL, with stress on the final syllable and a nasal middle syllable.

Is le violoncelle masculine or feminine?

le violoncelle is masculine. le violoncelle is masculine. Its plural is violoncelles.

How is le violoncelle used in French?

le violoncelle is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Le violoncelle a un son profond et chaleureux. (The cello has a deep, warm sound.).

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