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How do you say "lime" in French?
le citron vert
In French, "lime" is le citron vert.
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Pronunciation
Citron vert rolls off the tongue once you know that the final letter is dropped, so it ends on the vowel before it; the r is growled lightly at the back of the throat rather than rolled.
Grammar notes
le citron vert is masculine. Its plural is Limes.
Example sentence
Elle pressa un citron vert sur le poisson.
She squeezed a lime over the fish.
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How to remember le citron vert
Split citron vert into its syllables and tap them out with your fingers until the rhythm feels automatic.
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Questions about le citron vert
How do you pronounce le citron vert?
Citron vert rolls off the tongue once you know that the final letter is dropped, so it ends on the vowel before it; the r is growled lightly at the back of the throat rather than rolled.
Is le citron vert masculine or feminine?
le citron vert is masculine. le citron vert is masculine. Its plural is Limes.
How is le citron vert used in French?
le citron vert is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Elle pressa un citron vert sur le poisson. (She squeezed a lime over the fish.).
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