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How do you say "fireman" in French?
le pompier
In French, "fireman" is le pompier.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced pom-pyay. The emphasis is on the last syllable and the y is pronounced as a long e sound.
Grammar notes
Masculine noun (le pompier, les pompiers). Literally means 'fireman' but also includes female firefighters now.
Example sentence
Le pompier éteint l'incendie rapidement.
The fireman puts out the fire quickly.
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How to remember le pompier
Pompier sounds like it could be related to 'pomp' - firefighters do arrive with impressive vehicles.
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Questions about le pompier
How do you say "fireman" in French?
In French, "fireman" is le pompier. It is a noun.
Is le pompier masculine or feminine?
Masculine noun (le pompier, les pompiers). Literally means 'fireman' but also includes female firefighters now.
How is le pompier used in a sentence?
Use le pompier as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Le pompier éteint l'incendie rapidement. (The fireman puts out the fire quickly.).
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