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How do you say "hospital" in French?
l'hôpital
In French, "hospital" is l'hôpital.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced oh-pee-tahl. Three syllables, stress on last. The 'o' is like 'ho' in 'hope'.
Grammar notes
Masculine noun (l'hopital). Plural is les hopitaux (note the irregular plural).
Example sentence
L'hôpital aide les malades.
The hospital helps the sick.
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How to remember l'hôpital
Hopital sounds like 'oh pee tall' - tall buildings are hospitals in many cities.
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Questions about l'hôpital
How do you say "hospital" in French?
In French, "hospital" is l'hôpital. It is a noun.
How is l'hôpital written in French?
l'hôpital is written using the standard French script.
How is l'hôpital used in a sentence?
Use l'hôpital as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: L'hôpital aide les malades. (The hospital helps the sick.).
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