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How do you say "mat" in French?
le tapis
In French, "mat" is le tapis.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced tah-pee. Two syllables, like 'tap-pee'. The 'is' at the end is pronounced.
Grammar notes
Masculine noun (le tapis). Plural is les tapis. Very common word for a rug or mat.
Example sentence
Le tapis est doux.
The mat is soft.
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How to remember le tapis
Tapis sounds like 'tapestry', which is a decorative mat or rug.
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Questions about le tapis
How do you say "mat" in French?
In French, "mat" is le tapis. It is a noun.
Is le tapis masculine or feminine?
Masculine noun (le tapis). Plural is les tapis. Very common word for a rug or mat.
How is le tapis used in a sentence?
Use le tapis as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Le tapis est doux. (The mat is soft.).
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