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How do you say "drain" in French?
le drain
In French, "drain" is le drain.
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Pronunciation
Drain rolls off the tongue once you know that the r is growled lightly at the back of the throat rather than rolled.
Grammar notes
le drain is masculine. Its plural is drains.
Example sentence
L’eau s’écoulait lentement dans le drain.
The water slowly went down the drain.
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How to remember le drain
Split drain into its syllables and tap them out with your fingers until the rhythm feels automatic.
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Questions about le drain
How do you pronounce le drain?
Drain rolls off the tongue once you know that the r is growled lightly at the back of the throat rather than rolled.
Is le drain masculine or feminine?
le drain is masculine. le drain is masculine. Its plural is drains.
How is le drain used in French?
le drain is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: L’eau s’écoulait lentement dans le drain. (The water slowly went down the drain.).
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