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How do you say "pair" in French?
le duo
In French, "pair" is le duo.
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Pronunciation
Pronounce doo-OH, with stress on the final syllable and a rounded oh vowel.
Grammar notes
le duo is masculine. Its plural is paires.
Example sentence
Elle a acheté une nouvelle paire de chaussures.
She bought a new pair of shoes.
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How to remember le duo
Duo is already an English word for a pair, especially a musical one, a direct match.
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Questions about le duo
How do you pronounce le duo?
Pronounce doo-OH, with stress on the final syllable and a rounded oh vowel.
Is le duo masculine or feminine?
le duo is masculine. le duo is masculine. Its plural is paires.
How is le duo used in French?
le duo is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Elle a acheté une nouvelle paire de chaussures. (She bought a new pair of shoes.).
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