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How do you say "gravel" in French?
le gravier
In French, "gravel" is le gravier.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced grah-vyay. Two syllables, stress on first syllable.
Grammar notes
Masculine noun (le gravier, les gravieres). Comes from 'grave' meaning gravel.
Example sentence
L'allee est couverte de gravier.
The path is covered with gravel.
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How to remember le gravier
Gravier sounds like 'gravel' with a French ending.
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Questions about le gravier
How do you say "gravel" in French?
In French, "gravel" is le gravier. It is a noun.
Is le gravier masculine or feminine?
Masculine noun (le gravier, les gravieres). Comes from 'grave' meaning gravel.
How is le gravier used in a sentence?
Use le gravier as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: L'allee est couverte de gravier. (The path is covered with gravel.).
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