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How do you say "doorbell" in French?
la sonnette
In French, "doorbell" is la sonnette.
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Pronunciation
Say sonnette keeping in mind that the closing e is nearly swallowed rather than pronounced.
Grammar notes
la sonnette is feminine. Its plural is sonnettes.
Example sentence
La sonnette retentit pendant le dîner.
The doorbell rang during dinner.
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How to remember la sonnette
Say sonnette while picturing a doorbell right in front of you; the sound and the image will start to stick together.
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- closet le placard
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- sink l' évier
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Questions about la sonnette
How do you pronounce la sonnette?
Say sonnette keeping in mind that the closing e is nearly swallowed rather than pronounced.
Is la sonnette masculine or feminine?
la sonnette is feminine. la sonnette is feminine. Its plural is sonnettes.
How is la sonnette used in French?
la sonnette is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: La sonnette retentit pendant le dîner. (The doorbell rang during dinner.).
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