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How do you say "fire extinguisher" in French?
l'extincteur
In French, "fire extinguisher" is l'extincteur.
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Pronunciation
Say 'ex-stank-tur' with stress on the first syllable and a nasal sound at the start.
Grammar notes
Extincteur is masculine (l'extincteur). The plural is extincteurs. This comes from the verb eteindre, to put out.
Example sentence
L'extincteur est à côté de la porte.
The fire extinguisher is next to the door.
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How to remember l'extincteur
Extincteur extinguishes fire. It puts out flames with its pressurized contents.
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Questions about l'extincteur
How do you say "fire extinguisher" in French?
In French, "fire extinguisher" is l'extincteur. It is a noun.
How is l'extincteur written in French?
l'extincteur is written using the standard French script.
How is l'extincteur used in a sentence?
Use l'extincteur as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: L'extincteur est à côté de la porte. (The fire extinguisher is next to the door.).
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