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How do you say "onion" in French?
l'oignon
In French, "onion" is l'oignon.
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Pronunciation
Say ohn-YON, with stress on the second syllable. The N is barely pronounced.
Grammar notes
L'oignon is masculine. Its plural is les oignons. The odd spelling is due to Old French pronunciation.
Example sentence
L'oignon blanc est doux.
The white onion is mild.
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How to remember l'oignon
Oignon looks complicated, but it sounds like 'ohn-yawn'. Cutting onions makes you yawn as tears flow.
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Questions about l'oignon
How do you say "onion" in French?
In French, "onion" is l'oignon. It is a noun.
How is l'oignon written in French?
l'oignon is written using the standard French script.
How is l'oignon used in a sentence?
Use l'oignon as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: L'oignon blanc est doux. (The white onion is mild.).
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