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How do you say "manatee" in French?
le lamantin
In French, "manatee" is le lamantin.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced lah-mahn-tan. Three syllables, stress on second. The 'man' is open like 'father'.
Grammar notes
Masculine noun (le lamantin). Plural is les lamantins. From Caribbean origin.
Example sentence
Le lamantin est doux.
The manatee is gentle.
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How to remember le lamantin
Lamantin sounds like 'lament' but it is a peaceful herbivore that eats seagrass.
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Questions about le lamantin
How do you say "manatee" in French?
In French, "manatee" is le lamantin. It is a noun.
Is le lamantin masculine or feminine?
Masculine noun (le lamantin). Plural is les lamantins. From Caribbean origin.
How is le lamantin used in a sentence?
Use le lamantin as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Le lamantin est doux. (The manatee is gentle.).
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