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How do you say "ground" in French?
le sol
In French, "ground" is le sol.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced sol. A single syllable like 'sole' in English.
Grammar notes
Masculine noun (le sol, les sols). Can also mean 'floor' indoors.
Example sentence
Les enfants jouent sur le sol.
The children play on the ground.
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How to remember le sol
Sol sounds like 'sole' of a shoe - what touches the ground.
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Questions about le sol
How do you say "ground" in French?
In French, "ground" is le sol. It is a noun.
Is le sol masculine or feminine?
Masculine noun (le sol, les sols). Can also mean 'floor' indoors.
How is le sol used in a sentence?
Use le sol as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Les enfants jouent sur le sol. (The children play on the ground.).
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