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How do you say "mosque" in French?

la mosquée

Noun Feminine

In French, "mosque" is la mosquée.

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Pronunciation

Break mosquée into sounds, knowing that u wants rounded, pushed-forward lips, not an English "oo"; é is a short, closed "ay".

Grammar notes

la mosquée is feminine. Its plural is mosquées.

Example sentence

La mosquée possédait une haute tour élégante.

The mosque had a tall, elegant tower.

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How to remember la mosquée

Think of mosquée as sounding a little like an English word tucked inside it, and let that echo carry the meaning of mosque.

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Questions about la mosquée

How do you pronounce la mosquée?

Break mosquée into sounds, knowing that u wants rounded, pushed-forward lips, not an English "oo"; é is a short, closed "ay".

Is la mosquée masculine or feminine?

la mosquée is feminine. la mosquée is feminine. Its plural is mosquées.

How is la mosquée used in French?

la mosquée is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: La mosquée possédait une haute tour élégante. (The mosque had a tall, elegant tower.).

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