How do you say "modernized" in French?

modernisé

Adjective Noun

In French, "modernized" is modernisé.

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Pronunciation

Pronounce it moh-dair-nee-ZAY, with the stress falling on the final syllable.

Grammar notes

modernisé is a adjective used the same way as its English equivalent.

Example sentence

L’ancienne cuisine a été modernisée.

The old kitchen has been modernized.

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How to remember modernisé

Modernisé simply adds an ending to moderne, picture an old building given a modern renovation.

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Questions about modernisé

How do you pronounce modernisé?

Pronounce it moh-dair-nee-ZAY, with the stress falling on the final syllable.

Is modernisé formal or casual?

modernisé is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.

How is modernisé used in French?

modernisé is used the same way as the equivalent English adjective. For example: L’ancienne cuisine a été modernisée. (The old kitchen has been modernized.).

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