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How do you say "jellyfish" in French?
la méduse
In French, "jellyfish" is la méduse.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced 'may-dooz'. Two syllables, with the stress on the first. The s at the end is silent.
Grammar notes
Méduse is feminine. Plural: les méduses. This word also refers to Medusa from Greek mythology.
Example sentence
La méduse flotte doucement dans l'eau.
The jellyfish floats gently in the water.
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How to remember la méduse
Méduse comes from the Greek mythological figure Medusa, whose snake hair resembles the tentacles of a jellyfish.
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- insect l'insecte
- orca l'orque
- prawn la crevette
- seafood les fruits de mer
- seagull la mouette
- towel la serviette
- tuna le thon
- umbrella le parapluie
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Questions about la méduse
How do you say "jellyfish" in French?
In French, "jellyfish" is la méduse. It is a noun.
Is la méduse masculine or feminine?
Méduse is feminine. Plural: les méduses. This word also refers to Medusa from Greek mythology.
How is la méduse used in a sentence?
Use la méduse as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: La méduse flotte doucement dans l'eau. (The jellyfish floats gently in the water.).
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