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How do you say "mannequin" in French?

le mannequin

Noun Masculine

In French, "mannequin" is le mannequin.

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Pronunciation

Pronounced mahn-kin. Two syllables, stress on first syllable.

Grammar notes

Masculine noun (le mannequin, les mannequins). A dummy or model figure.

Example sentence

Le mannequin porte une belle robe.

The mannequin wears a beautiful dress.

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How to remember le mannequin

Mannequin sounds almost like English 'mannequin' - same word borrowed.

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Questions about le mannequin

How do you say "mannequin" in French?

In French, "mannequin" is le mannequin. It is a noun.

Is le mannequin masculine or feminine?

Masculine noun (le mannequin, les mannequins). A dummy or model figure.

How is le mannequin used in a sentence?

Use le mannequin as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Le mannequin porte une belle robe. (The mannequin wears a beautiful dress.).

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