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How do you say "lock" in French?
la serrure
In French, "lock" is la serrure.
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Pronunciation
Voice serrure keeping in mind that u wants rounded, pushed-forward lips, not an English "oo"; the closing e is nearly swallowed rather than pronounced.
Grammar notes
la serrure is feminine. Its plural is écluses.
Example sentence
Il a remis une nouvelle serrure à la porte.
He fixed a new lock on the door.
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How to remember la serrure
Notice which part of serrure feels closest to English and build the rest of the word around that anchor.
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Questions about la serrure
How do you pronounce la serrure?
Voice serrure keeping in mind that u wants rounded, pushed-forward lips, not an English "oo"; the closing e is nearly swallowed rather than pronounced.
Is la serrure masculine or feminine?
la serrure is feminine. la serrure is feminine. Its plural is écluses.
How is la serrure used in French?
la serrure is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Il a remis une nouvelle serrure à la porte. (He fixed a new lock on the door.).
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