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How do you say "clownfish" in French?
le poisson-clown
In French, "clownfish" is le poisson-clown.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced 'pwah-sawn klown'. The first word rhymes with English 'boy', the second rhymes with 'town'.
Grammar notes
Poisson (fish) is masculine, so the article is le. The compound poisson-clown keeps the masculine form. Plural: les poissons-clowns.
Example sentence
Le poisson-clown nage dans l'eau chaude.
The clownfish swims in warm water.
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How to remember le poisson-clown
Clownfish are literally fish clowns in French: poisson-clown. The theatrical clown connection helps the word stick.
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Questions about le poisson-clown
How do you say "clownfish" in French?
In French, "clownfish" is le poisson-clown. It is a noun.
Is le poisson-clown masculine or feminine?
Poisson (fish) is masculine, so the article is le. The compound poisson-clown keeps the masculine form. Plural: les poissons-clowns.
How is le poisson-clown used in a sentence?
Use le poisson-clown as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Le poisson-clown nage dans l'eau chaude. (The clownfish swims in warm water.).
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