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How do you say "melody" in French?
la mélodie
In French, "melody" is la mélodie.
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Pronunciation
Say may-loh-DEE, with clear even stress and a bright final ee sound.
Grammar notes
la mélodie is feminine. Its plural is mélodies.
Example sentence
La chanson avait une belle mélodie.
The song had a beautiful melody.
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How to remember la mélodie
Mélodie is close enough to melody that the tune of the word matches its meaning.
Related words
- guitar la guitare
- piano le piano
- violin le violon
- drum le tambour
- flute la flûte
- trumpet la trompette
- rhythm le rythme
- lyrics les paroles
- concert le concert
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Questions about la mélodie
How do you pronounce la mélodie?
Say may-loh-DEE, with clear even stress and a bright final ee sound.
Is la mélodie masculine or feminine?
la mélodie is feminine. la mélodie is feminine. Its plural is mélodies.
How is la mélodie used in French?
la mélodie is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: La chanson avait une belle mélodie. (The song had a beautiful melody.).
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