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How do you say "machine" in French?
la machine
In French, "machine" is la machine.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced mah-sheen. Two syllables, stress on second syllable.
Grammar notes
Feminine noun (la machine, les machines). Common word borrowed from English roots.
Example sentence
La machine à laver les vêtements fonctionne bien.
The washing machine works well.
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How to remember la machine
Machine sounds almost identical to English 'machine' - the French and English words are very similar.
Related words
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- sweater le pull
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- otter la loutre
- paint la peinture
- restaurant le restaurant
- seasoning l'assaisonnement
- soap le savon
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Questions about la machine
How do you say "machine" in French?
In French, "machine" is la machine. It is a noun.
Is la machine masculine or feminine?
Feminine noun (la machine, les machines). Common word borrowed from English roots.
How is la machine used in a sentence?
Use la machine as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: La machine à laver les vêtements fonctionne bien. (The washing machine works well.).
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