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How do you say "necklace" in French?
le collier
In French, "necklace" is le collier.
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Pronunciation
To pronounce collier, remember that double "ll" often slides into a "y" glide; the r is growled lightly at the back of the throat rather than rolled.
Grammar notes
le collier is masculine. Its plural is colliers.
Example sentence
Il lui a offert un collier en or.
He gave her a gold necklace.
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How to remember le collier
Chain collier to a rhyme or a joke about a necklace so your brain has two hooks instead of one.
Related words
- jacket la veste
- scarf l' écharpe
- sock la chaussette
- pajama le pyjama
- tie la cravate
- sandal la sandale
- boot la botte
- slipper la pantoufle
- sneaker la basket
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Questions about le collier
How do you pronounce le collier?
To pronounce collier, remember that double "ll" often slides into a "y" glide; the r is growled lightly at the back of the throat rather than rolled.
Is le collier masculine or feminine?
le collier is masculine. le collier is masculine. Its plural is colliers.
How is le collier used in French?
le collier is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Il lui a offert un collier en or. (He gave her a gold necklace.).
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