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How do you say "hot water" in French?
l'eau chaude
In French, "hot water" is l'eau chaude.
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Pronunciation
Say 'lo shod' where 'eau' sounds like the vowel in 'lot' and 'chaude' rhymes with 'cod'.
Grammar notes
Eau is feminine (l'eau) but chaude is an adjective that agrees. The plural form is the same as singular.
Example sentence
L'eau chaude est importante pour une douche.
Hot water is important for a shower.
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How to remember l'eau chaude
Eau chaude literally means hot water. Eau sounds like the start of a yawn when you say it slowly.
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Questions about l'eau chaude
How do you say "hot water" in French?
In French, "hot water" is l'eau chaude. It is a noun.
How is l'eau chaude written in French?
l'eau chaude is written using the standard French script.
How is l'eau chaude used in a sentence?
Use l'eau chaude as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: L'eau chaude est importante pour une douche. (Hot water is important for a shower.).
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