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How do you say "literature" in French?
la littérature
In French, "literature" is la littérature.
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Pronunciation
Say 'lee-tay-rah-toor' with stress on the first part and a rolled r at the end.
Grammar notes
Litterature is feminine (la litterature). The plural is litteratures. This refers to written works and the study of texts.
Example sentence
La littérature française est célèbre mondialement.
French literature is famous worldwide.
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How to remember la littérature
Litterature sounds like English 'literature'. It's about reading and analyzing written works.
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Questions about la littérature
How do you say "literature" in French?
In French, "literature" is la littérature. It is a noun.
Is la littérature masculine or feminine?
Litterature is feminine (la litterature). The plural is litteratures. This refers to written works and the study of texts.
How is la littérature used in a sentence?
Use la littérature as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: La littérature française est célèbre mondialement. (French literature is famous worldwide.).
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