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How do you say "classmate" in French?
le camarade de classe
In French, "classmate" is le camarade de classe.
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Pronunciation
Voice camarade de classe keeping in mind that the r is growled lightly at the back of the throat rather than rolled; the closing e is nearly swallowed rather than pronounced.
Grammar notes
le camarade de classe is masculine. Its plural is camarades de classe.
Example sentence
Mon camarade de classe m’a prêté un crayon.
My classmate lent me a pencil.
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Related words
- grandfather le grand-père
- grandmother la grand-mère
- uncle l' oncle
- aunt la tante
- nephew le neveu
- niece la nièce
- cousin le cousin
- stepfather le beau-père
- stepmother la belle-mère
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Questions about le camarade de classe
How do you pronounce le camarade de classe?
Voice camarade de classe keeping in mind that the r is growled lightly at the back of the throat rather than rolled; the closing e is nearly swallowed rather than pronounced.
Is le camarade de classe masculine or feminine?
le camarade de classe is masculine. le camarade de classe is masculine. Its plural is camarades de classe.
How is le camarade de classe used in French?
le camarade de classe is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Mon camarade de classe m’a prêté un crayon. (My classmate lent me a pencil.).
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