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How do you say "chicken" in French?
le poulet
In French, "chicken" is le poulet.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced 'poo-leh'. Two syllables, emphasis on the first. Final e is silent.
Grammar notes
Poulet is masculine. Plural: les poulets. Simple noun with no irregular forms.
Example sentence
Le poulet rôti sent délicieux.
The roasted chicken smells delicious.
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How to remember le poulet
Poulet comes from 'poule' (hen). A poulet is a young chicken, tender and suitable for cooking.
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- beef le bœuf
- cassette la cassette
- chopsticks les baguettes
- cushion le coussin
- drink la boisson
- frying pan la poêle
- napkin la serviette
- sandwich le sandwich
- western food la nourriture occidentale
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Questions about le poulet
How do you say "chicken" in French?
In French, "chicken" is le poulet. It is a noun.
Is le poulet masculine or feminine?
Poulet is masculine. Plural: les poulets. Simple noun with no irregular forms.
How is le poulet used in a sentence?
Use le poulet as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Le poulet rôti sent délicieux. (The roasted chicken smells delicious.).
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