How do you say "cotton" in French?

le coton

Noun Masculine

In French, "cotton" is le coton.

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Pronunciation

Pronounce koh-TON, nasalizing the final syllable through the nose.

Grammar notes

le coton is masculine. Its plural is Cottons.

Example sentence

Cette chemise est en coton doux.

This shirt is made of soft cotton.

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How to remember le coton

Coton looks like cotton with one t removed, a simple spelling shortcut.

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Questions about le coton

How do you pronounce le coton?

Pronounce koh-TON, nasalizing the final syllable through the nose.

Is le coton masculine or feminine?

le coton is masculine. le coton is masculine. Its plural is Cottons.

How is le coton used in French?

le coton is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Cette chemise est en coton doux. (This shirt is made of soft cotton.).

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