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How do you say "gold" in French?

l'or

Noun

In French, "gold" is l'or.

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Pronunciation

Say lor, rhyming with 'more'. The final R is rolled slightly.

Grammar notes

L'or is masculine and does not have a plural in common usage. It is a mass noun like 'copper'.

Example sentence

L'or brille intensément.

The gold shines intensely.

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How to remember l'or

Or rhymes with 'door'. Gold is behind the door of banks and vaults, treasured and locked away.

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Questions about l'or

How do you say "gold" in French?

In French, "gold" is l'or. It is a noun.

How is l'or written in French?

l'or is written using the standard French script.

How is l'or used in a sentence?

Use l'or as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: L'or brille intensément. (The gold shines intensely.).

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