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How do you say "intersection" in French?
l' intersection
In French, "intersection" is l' intersection.
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Pronunciation
Intersection rolls off the tongue once you know that you finish with a nasal "an" (not "in") sound through the nose; the r is growled lightly at the back of the throat rather than rolled. Note the article shrinks to l' and glues onto the word with no gap.
Grammar notes
l' intersection is feminine. Its plural is intersections.
Example sentence
La voiture s’arrêta à l’intersection très fréquentée.
The car stopped at the busy intersection.
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How to remember l' intersection
Split intersection into its syllables and tap them out with your fingers until the rhythm feels automatic.
Related words
- airplane l' avion
- helicopter l' hélicoptère
- ship le navire
- boat le bateau
- ferry le ferry
- submarine le sous-marin
- train le train
- subway le métro
- tram le tramway
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Questions about l' intersection
How do you pronounce l' intersection?
Intersection rolls off the tongue once you know that you finish with a nasal "an" (not "in") sound through the nose; the r is growled lightly at the back of the throat rather than rolled. Note the article shrinks to l' and glues onto the word with no gap.
Is l' intersection masculine or feminine?
l' intersection is feminine. l' intersection is feminine. Its plural is intersections.
How is l' intersection used in French?
l' intersection is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: La voiture s’arrêta à l’intersection très fréquentée. (The car stopped at the busy intersection.).
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