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How do you say "narwhal" in French?
le narval
In French, "narwhal" is le narval.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced 'nar-val'. Two syllables, emphasis on the first. The h is silent.
Grammar notes
Narval is masculine. Plural: les narvels. This word comes from Old Norse narhvalr.
Example sentence
Le narval a une longue défense.
The narwhal has a long tusk.
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How to remember le narval
Narval and English 'narwhal' are nearly identical. The French spelling drops the wh for a simple w sound.
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Questions about le narval
How do you say "narwhal" in French?
In French, "narwhal" is le narval. It is a noun.
Is le narval masculine or feminine?
Narval is masculine. Plural: les narvels. This word comes from Old Norse narhvalr.
How is le narval used in a sentence?
Use le narval as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Le narval a une longue défense. (The narwhal has a long tusk.).
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