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How do you say "marathon" in French?
le marathon
In French, "marathon" is le marathon.
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Pronunciation
Break marathon into sounds, knowing that the r is growled lightly at the back of the throat rather than rolled.
Grammar notes
le marathon is masculine. Its plural is marathons.
Example sentence
Elle s’est entraînée pendant des mois pour courir le marathon.
She trained for months to run the marathon.
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How to remember le marathon
Think of marathon as sounding a little like an English word tucked inside it, and let that echo carry the meaning of marathon.
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Questions about le marathon
How do you pronounce le marathon?
Break marathon into sounds, knowing that the r is growled lightly at the back of the throat rather than rolled.
Is le marathon masculine or feminine?
le marathon is masculine. le marathon is masculine. Its plural is marathons.
How is le marathon used in French?
le marathon is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Elle s’est entraînée pendant des mois pour courir le marathon. (She trained for months to run the marathon.).
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