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How do you say "dictionary" in French?
le dictionnaire
In French, "dictionary" is le dictionnaire.
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Pronunciation
Say 'dick-see-o-nair' with stress on the first part and a rolled r at the end.
Grammar notes
Dictionnaire is masculine (le dictionnaire). The plural is dictionnaires. This is the standard word for any reference dictionary.
Example sentence
Je consulte le dictionnaire pour les mots difficiles.
I consult the dictionary for difficult words.
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How to remember le dictionnaire
Dictionnaire looks like 'dictionary' in English. Add extra syllables in the middle and it becomes French.
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Questions about le dictionnaire
How do you say "dictionary" in French?
In French, "dictionary" is le dictionnaire. It is a noun.
Is le dictionnaire masculine or feminine?
Dictionnaire is masculine (le dictionnaire). The plural is dictionnaires. This is the standard word for any reference dictionary.
How is le dictionnaire used in a sentence?
Use le dictionnaire as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Je consulte le dictionnaire pour les mots difficiles. (I consult the dictionary for difficult words.).
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