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How do you say "observatory" in French?
l'observatoire
In French, "observatory" is l'observatoire.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced oh-zuhr-vah-twahr. Four syllables, stress on first and third.
Grammar notes
Masculine noun (l'observatoire, les observatoires). Place for observation.
Example sentence
L'observatoire offre une belle vue des etoiles.
The observatory offers a beautiful view of the stars.
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How to remember l'observatoire
Observatoire comes from 'observer' (to observe). Where astronomers observe the sky.
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Questions about l'observatoire
How do you say "observatory" in French?
In French, "observatory" is l'observatoire. It is a noun.
How is l'observatoire written in French?
l'observatoire is written using the standard French script.
How is l'observatoire used in a sentence?
Use l'observatoire as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: L'observatoire offre une belle vue des etoiles. (The observatory offers a beautiful view of the stars.).
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