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How do you say "grass" in French?
l'herbe
In French, "grass" is l'herbe.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced erb. A single syllable, the h is silent.
Grammar notes
Feminine noun (l'herbe, les herbes). Starts with a vowel so uses l'.
Example sentence
L'herbe est verte au printemps.
The grass is green in spring.
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How to remember l'herbe
Herbe sounds like 'herb' in English - related plants.
Related words
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- beach la plage
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- shrimp les crevettes
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Questions about l'herbe
How do you say "grass" in French?
In French, "grass" is l'herbe. It is a noun.
How is l'herbe written in French?
l'herbe is written using the standard French script.
How is l'herbe used in a sentence?
Use l'herbe as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: L'herbe est verte au printemps. (The grass is green in spring.).
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