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How do you say "crate" in French?
la caisse
In French, "crate" is la caisse.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced 'kess'. One syllable, similar to English 'case' but with more of an 's' sound at the end.
Grammar notes
Caisse is feminine. Plural: les caisses. Also used to mean 'cashier' or 'till' in a shop.
Example sentence
La caisse est remplie de fruits.
The crate is full of fruit.
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How to remember la caisse
Caisse sounds like 'case'. Wooden crates are cases used to ship and store items.
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Questions about la caisse
How do you say "crate" in French?
In French, "crate" is la caisse. It is a noun.
Is la caisse masculine or feminine?
Caisse is feminine. Plural: les caisses. Also used to mean 'cashier' or 'till' in a shop.
How is la caisse used in a sentence?
Use la caisse as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: La caisse est remplie de fruits. (The crate is full of fruit.).
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