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How do you say "orca" in French?
l'orque
In French, "orca" is l'orque.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced 'ork'. Short, simple, one syllable. The r is rolled slightly if you want authentic French.
Grammar notes
Orque is feminine, using la as the article. Plural: les orques. It comes from the Latin 'orca'.
Example sentence
L'orque est un prédateur puissant.
The orca is a powerful predator.
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How to remember l'orque
Orque sounds like 'orca' in English. The spelling has a French twist with the e at the end, marking it feminine.
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Questions about l'orque
How do you say "orca" in French?
In French, "orca" is l'orque. It is a noun.
How is l'orque written in French?
l'orque is written using the standard French script.
How is l'orque used in a sentence?
Use l'orque as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: L'orque est un prédateur puissant. (The orca is a powerful predator.).
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