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How do you say "grammar" in French?
la grammaire
In French, "grammar" is la grammaire.
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Pronunciation
To pronounce grammaire, remember that the closing e is nearly swallowed rather than pronounced; the r is growled lightly at the back of the throat rather than rolled.
Grammar notes
la grammaire is feminine. Its plural is grammaires.
Example sentence
La leçon couvrait la grammaire de base.
The lesson covered basic grammar.
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How to remember la grammaire
Chain grammaire to a rhyme or a joke about a grammar so your brain has two hooks instead of one.
Related words
- classroom la salle de classe
- chalk la craie
- exam l' examen
- grade la note
- homework les devoirs
- lecture la conférence
- lesson la leçon
- diploma le diplôme
- certificate le certificat
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Questions about la grammaire
How do you pronounce la grammaire?
To pronounce grammaire, remember that the closing e is nearly swallowed rather than pronounced; the r is growled lightly at the back of the throat rather than rolled.
Is la grammaire masculine or feminine?
la grammaire is feminine. la grammaire is feminine. Its plural is grammaires.
How is la grammaire used in French?
la grammaire is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: La leçon couvrait la grammaire de base. (The lesson covered basic grammar.).
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