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How do you say "flavor" in French?

la saveur

Noun Feminine

In French, "flavor" is la saveur.

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Pronunciation

Saveur rolls off the tongue once you know that u wants rounded, pushed-forward lips, not an English "oo"; "eu" sits between "uh" and the vowel in "fur".

Grammar notes

la saveur is feminine. Its plural is saveurs.

Example sentence

Cette glace a une saveur riche.

This ice cream has a rich flavor.

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How to remember la saveur

Split saveur into its syllables and tap them out with your fingers until the rhythm feels automatic.

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Questions about la saveur

How do you pronounce la saveur?

Saveur rolls off the tongue once you know that u wants rounded, pushed-forward lips, not an English "oo"; "eu" sits between "uh" and the vowel in "fur".

Is la saveur masculine or feminine?

la saveur is feminine. la saveur is feminine. Its plural is saveurs.

How is la saveur used in French?

la saveur is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Cette glace a une saveur riche. (This ice cream has a rich flavor.).

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