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How do you say "chef" in French?

le chef cuisinier

Noun Masculine

In French, "chef" is le chef cuisinier.

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Pronunciation

Say 'luh shef kuh-zee-nay' with four syllables. Chef cuisinier is the full form.

Grammar notes

Le chef cuisinier is masculine singular. Feminine is la chef cuisinière. Plural is les chefs cuisiniers.

Example sentence

Le chef cuisinier prépare le dîner.

The chef prepares dinner.

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How to remember le chef cuisinier

Chef is the same in English and French. Cuisiner means to cook, so a chef is a cooking expert.

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Questions about le chef cuisinier

How do you say "chef" in French?

In French, "chef" is le chef cuisinier. It is a noun.

Is le chef cuisinier masculine or feminine?

Le chef cuisinier is masculine singular. Feminine is la chef cuisinière. Plural is les chefs cuisiniers.

How is le chef cuisinier used in a sentence?

Use le chef cuisinier as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Le chef cuisinier prépare le dîner. (The chef prepares dinner.).

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