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How do you say "mint" in French?
la menthe
In French, "mint" is la menthe.
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Pronunciation
Pronounce mont, a short nasal syllable ending on a hum rather than a hard t.
Grammar notes
la menthe is feminine. Its plural is menthes.
Example sentence
Un brin de menthe refroidissait la boisson.
A sprig of mint cooled the drink.
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How to remember la menthe
Menthe hides mint inside its spelling, just add a silent the on the end.
Related words
- toast le toast
- cereal les céréales
- pancake la crêpe
- omelet l' omelette
- broth le bouillon
- gravy la sauce
- sauce la sauce
- dressing la vinaigrette
- marinade la marinade
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Questions about la menthe
How do you pronounce la menthe?
Pronounce mont, a short nasal syllable ending on a hum rather than a hard t.
Is la menthe masculine or feminine?
la menthe is feminine. la menthe is feminine. Its plural is menthes.
How is la menthe used in French?
la menthe is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Un brin de menthe refroidissait la boisson. (A sprig of mint cooled the drink.).
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