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How do you say "gold" in French?
l'or
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.
Related words
- alpaca l'alpaga
- beaver le castor
- copper le cuivre
- dog le chien
- donkey l'âne
- fishing rod la canne à pêche
- lamb l'agneau
- mud la boue
- salmon le saumon
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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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