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How do you say "chameleon" in French?
le caméléon
In French, "chameleon" is le caméléon.
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Pronunciation
Caméléon works best if you notice that é is a short, closed "ay".
Grammar notes
le caméléon is masculine. Its plural is Caméléons.
Example sentence
Le caméléon changea de couleur pour correspondre à la branche.
The chameleon changed colour to match the branch.
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How to remember le caméléon
Picture the chameleon acting out a tiny story while you murmur caméléon under your breath.
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Questions about le caméléon
How do you pronounce le caméléon?
Caméléon works best if you notice that é is a short, closed "ay".
Is le caméléon masculine or feminine?
le caméléon is masculine. le caméléon is masculine. Its plural is Caméléons.
How is le caméléon used in French?
le caméléon is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Le caméléon changea de couleur pour correspondre à la branche. (The chameleon changed colour to match the branch.).
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