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How do you say "forget" in French?

oublier

Verb Noun

In French, "forget" is oublier.

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Pronunciation

This is oo-blee-AY, with the stress landing firmly on the final ay sound.

Grammar notes

oublier is a verb used the same way as its English equivalent.

Example sentence

N’oublie pas ton parapluie.

Don't forget your umbrella.

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How to remember oublier

If you forget something you feel oblivious, and oublier sounds close to oblivious.

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Questions about oublier

How do you pronounce oublier?

This is oo-blee-AY, with the stress landing firmly on the final ay sound.

Is oublier formal or casual?

oublier is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.

How is oublier used in French?

oublier is used the same way as the equivalent English verb. For example: N’oublie pas ton parapluie. (Don't forget your umbrella.).

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