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How do you say "firefighter" in French?
le pompier
In French, "firefighter" is le pompier.
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Pronunciation
Say pompier keeping in mind that the r is growled lightly at the back of the throat rather than rolled; you finish with a nasal "oh" sound through the nose.
Grammar notes
le pompier is masculine. Its plural is pompiers.
Example sentence
Le pompier s’est précipité dans la maison en flammes.
The firefighter rushed into the burning house.
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How to remember le pompier
Say pompier while picturing a firefighter right in front of you; the sound and the image will start to stick together.
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Questions about le pompier
How do you pronounce le pompier?
Say pompier keeping in mind that the r is growled lightly at the back of the throat rather than rolled; you finish with a nasal "oh" sound through the nose.
Is le pompier masculine or feminine?
le pompier is masculine. le pompier is masculine. Its plural is pompiers.
How is le pompier used in French?
le pompier is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Le pompier s’est précipité dans la maison en flammes. (The firefighter rushed into the burning house.).
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