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How do you say "light rain" in French?
la pluie fine
In French, "light rain" is la pluie fine.
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Pronunciation
Say 'lah PLOO-ee FEYN' with three words. Pluie fine literally means thin rain.
Grammar notes
La pluie fine is a feminine noun phrase. Fine is the feminine form of fin meaning thin or light.
Example sentence
Il y a une pluie fine ce matin.
There is light rain this morning.
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How to remember la pluie fine
Pluie fine is rain so light it's fine. Picture light, gentle raindrops falling softly.
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Questions about la pluie fine
How do you say "light rain" in French?
In French, "light rain" is la pluie fine. It is a noun.
Is la pluie fine masculine or feminine?
La pluie fine is a feminine noun phrase. Fine is the feminine form of fin meaning thin or light.
How is la pluie fine used in a sentence?
Use la pluie fine as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Il y a une pluie fine ce matin. (There is light rain this morning.).
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