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How do you say "curtains" in French?
les rideaux
In French, "curtains" is les rideaux.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced ree-doh. Two syllables, stress on first syllable.
Grammar notes
Plural masculine noun (les rideaux). Singular is 'le rideau'.
Example sentence
Les rideaux bleus ferment la lumière.
The blue curtains block out the light.
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How to remember les rideaux
Rideaux sounds like 'riddle' - curtains hide what's inside like a riddle.
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Questions about les rideaux
How do you say "curtains" in French?
In French, "curtains" is les rideaux. It is a noun.
How is les rideaux written in French?
les rideaux is written using the standard French script.
How is les rideaux used in a sentence?
Use les rideaux as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Les rideaux bleus ferment la lumière. (The blue curtains block out the light.).
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