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How do you say "grater" in French?
la râpe
In French, "grater" is la râpe.
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Pronunciation
Say 'rahp' with a sharp sound, rolling the r and keeping the vowel short.
Grammar notes
Rape is feminine (la rape). The plural is rapes. This word is specifically a grater for cheese or vegetables.
Example sentence
J'utilise la rape pour le fromage.
I use the grater for the cheese.
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How to remember la râpe
Rape sounds like 'rasp', which is what a grater does. It rasps and scrapes.
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Questions about la râpe
How do you say "grater" in French?
In French, "grater" is la râpe. It is a noun.
Is la râpe masculine or feminine?
Rape is feminine (la rape). The plural is rapes. This word is specifically a grater for cheese or vegetables.
How is la râpe used in a sentence?
Use la râpe as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: J'utilise la rape pour le fromage. (I use the grater for the cheese.).
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