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How do you say "certificate" in French?
le certificat
In French, "certificate" is le certificat.
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Pronunciation
Certificat rolls off the tongue once you know that the r is growled lightly at the back of the throat rather than rolled; the final letter is dropped, so it ends on the vowel before it.
Grammar notes
le certificat is masculine. Its plural is certificats.
Example sentence
Elle a obtenu un certificat en premiers secours.
She earned a certificate in first aid.
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How to remember le certificat
Split certificat into its syllables and tap them out with your fingers until the rhythm feels automatic.
Related words
- classroom la salle de classe
- chalk la craie
- exam l' examen
- grade la note
- homework les devoirs
- lecture la conférence
- lesson la leçon
- diploma le diplôme
- graduation la remise des diplômes
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Questions about le certificat
How do you pronounce le certificat?
Certificat rolls off the tongue once you know that the r is growled lightly at the back of the throat rather than rolled; the final letter is dropped, so it ends on the vowel before it.
Is le certificat masculine or feminine?
le certificat is masculine. le certificat is masculine. Its plural is certificats.
How is le certificat used in French?
le certificat is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Elle a obtenu un certificat en premiers secours. (She earned a certificate in first aid.).
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