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How do you say "lamb" in French?

l'agneau

Noun

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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