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How do you say "fence" in French?
la barrière
In French, "fence" is la barrière.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced bah-ryehr. Two syllables, stress on first syllable.
Grammar notes
Feminine noun (la barriere, les barrieres). Barrier or fence that prevents entry.
Example sentence
La barriere du jardin est en bois.
The garden fence is made of wood.
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How to remember la barrière
Barriere means barrier. A fence is a barrier that keeps things in or out.
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Questions about la barrière
How do you say "fence" in French?
In French, "fence" is la barrière. It is a noun.
Is la barrière masculine or feminine?
Feminine noun (la barriere, les barrieres). Barrier or fence that prevents entry.
How is la barrière used in a sentence?
Use la barrière as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: La barriere du jardin est en bois. (The garden fence is made of wood.).
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