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How do you say "painting" in French?
la peinture
In French, "painting" is la peinture.
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Pronunciation
The trick with peinture is that the r is growled lightly at the back of the throat rather than rolled; the closing e is nearly swallowed rather than pronounced.
Grammar notes
la peinture is feminine. Its plural is peintures.
Example sentence
La peinture est son passe-temps favori.
Painting is her favourite hobby.
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How to remember la peinture
Whisper peinture, then say it at normal volume, then almost shout it, moving from careful to natural.
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Questions about la peinture
How do you pronounce la peinture?
The trick with peinture is that the r is growled lightly at the back of the throat rather than rolled; the closing e is nearly swallowed rather than pronounced.
Is la peinture masculine or feminine?
la peinture is feminine. la peinture is feminine. Its plural is peintures.
How is la peinture used in French?
la peinture is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: La peinture est son passe-temps favori. (Painting is her favourite hobby.).
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