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How do you say "lobster" in French?
le homard
In French, "lobster" is le homard.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced 'oh-mar'. Two syllables, emphasis on the first. Sounds like 'oh-mar' in English.
Grammar notes
Homard is masculine. Plural: les homards. This is the standard French term for lobster, distinct from crayfish (écrevisse).
Example sentence
Le homard est un crustacé coûteux.
The lobster is an expensive crustacean.
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How to remember le homard
Homard comes from Old Norse humr. Think of lobsters as 'heavy' creatures that demand respect on the dinner table.
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Questions about le homard
How do you say "lobster" in French?
In French, "lobster" is le homard. It is a noun.
Is le homard masculine or feminine?
Homard is masculine. Plural: les homards. This is the standard French term for lobster, distinct from crayfish (écrevisse).
How is le homard used in a sentence?
Use le homard as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Le homard est un crustacé coûteux. (The lobster is an expensive crustacean.).
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