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How do you say "dam" in French?
le barrage
In French, "dam" is le barrage.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced bah-rahj. Two syllables, stress on second syllable.
Grammar notes
Masculine noun (le barrage, les barrages). Can also mean 'blockade' or 'barrier'.
Example sentence
Le barrage retient l'eau pour la ville.
The dam holds the water for the city.
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How to remember le barrage
Barrage contains 'barrage' meaning barrier. A dam is a barrier for water.
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Questions about le barrage
How do you say "dam" in French?
In French, "dam" is le barrage. It is a noun.
Is le barrage masculine or feminine?
Masculine noun (le barrage, les barrages). Can also mean 'blockade' or 'barrier'.
How is le barrage used in a sentence?
Use le barrage as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Le barrage retient l'eau pour la ville. (The dam holds the water for the city.).
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