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How do you say "medal" in French?
la médaille
In French, "medal" is la médaille.
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Pronunciation
Work through médaille slowly, aware that é is a short, closed "ay"; double "ll" often slides into a "y" glide.
Grammar notes
la médaille is feminine. Its plural is médailles.
Example sentence
Elle a remporté une médaille d’or aux Jeux.
She won a gold medal at the games.
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How to remember la médaille
Trace the letters of médaille in the air as you speak it, tying the motion to the medal it names.
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Questions about la médaille
How do you pronounce la médaille?
Work through médaille slowly, aware that é is a short, closed "ay"; double "ll" often slides into a "y" glide.
Is la médaille masculine or feminine?
la médaille is feminine. la médaille is feminine. Its plural is médailles.
How is la médaille used in French?
la médaille is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Elle a remporté une médaille d’or aux Jeux. (She won a gold medal at the games.).
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