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How do you say "oven" in French?
le four
In French, "oven" is le four.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced four. One syllable, rhymes with 'tour' or 'pour'. The 'our' is pronounced.
Grammar notes
Masculine noun (le four). Plural is les fours. Very common kitchen word.
Example sentence
Le four chauffe rapidement.
The oven heats quickly.
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How to remember le four
Four sounds like 'four' as in the number, and ovens are often industrial sized.
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Questions about le four
How do you say "oven" in French?
In French, "oven" is le four. It is a noun.
Is le four masculine or feminine?
Masculine noun (le four). Plural is les fours. Very common kitchen word.
How is le four used in a sentence?
Use le four as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Le four chauffe rapidement. (The oven heats quickly.).
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