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How do you say "kiwi" in French?
le kiwi
In French, "kiwi" is le kiwi.
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Pronunciation
Say kee-WEE, with stress on both syllables equally. The final I is pronounced.
Grammar notes
Le kiwi is masculine. Its plural is les kiwis. It is a loanword from Maori, via English.
Example sentence
Le kiwi vert est acide.
The green kiwi is tart.
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How to remember le kiwi
Kiwi sounds exactly like the English word. The fruit is named after the New Zealand bird.
Related words
- asparagus l'asperge
- banana la banane
- carrot la carotte
- potato la pomme de terre
- sake le saké
- seasoning l'assaisonnement
- strawberry la fraise
- tomato la tomate
- vinegar le vinaigre
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Questions about le kiwi
How do you say "kiwi" in French?
In French, "kiwi" is le kiwi. It is a noun.
Is le kiwi masculine or feminine?
Le kiwi is masculine. Its plural is les kiwis. It is a loanword from Maori, via English.
How is le kiwi used in a sentence?
Use le kiwi as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Le kiwi vert est acide. (The green kiwi is tart.).
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