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How do you say "classroom" in French?

la salle de classe

Noun Feminine

In French, "classroom" is la salle de classe.

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Pronunciation

Voice salle de classe keeping in mind that double "ll" often slides into a "y" glide; the closing e is nearly swallowed rather than pronounced.

Grammar notes

la salle de classe is feminine. Its plural is salles de classe.

Example sentence

La salle de classe était lumineuse et joyeuse.

The classroom was bright and cheerful.

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Questions about la salle de classe

How do you pronounce la salle de classe?

Voice salle de classe keeping in mind that double "ll" often slides into a "y" glide; the closing e is nearly swallowed rather than pronounced.

Is la salle de classe masculine or feminine?

la salle de classe is feminine. la salle de classe is feminine. Its plural is salles de classe.

How is la salle de classe used in French?

la salle de classe is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: La salle de classe était lumineuse et joyeuse. (The classroom was bright and cheerful.).

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