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How do you say "lamb" in French?
l'agneau
In French, "lamb" is l'agneau.
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Pronunciation
Say ag-NOH, with stress on the final syllable. The G is silent.
Grammar notes
L'agneau is masculine. Its plural is les agneaux. It refers to a young sheep, not the meat (which is also called agneau).
Example sentence
L'agneau blanc tète sa mère.
The white lamb is nursing from its mother.
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How to remember l'agneau
Agneau starts with AG, like it is a little AG-riculture baby. Young lambs are treasured on farms.
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Questions about l'agneau
How do you say "lamb" in French?
In French, "lamb" is l'agneau. It is a noun.
How is l'agneau written in French?
l'agneau is written using the standard French script.
How is l'agneau used in a sentence?
Use l'agneau as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: L'agneau blanc tète sa mère. (The white lamb is nursing from its mother.).
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