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How do you say "pajamas" in French?
le pyjama
In French, "pajamas" is le pyjama.
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Pronunciation
Pronounce pee-zha-MAH, with stress on the final syllable and a soft zh sound.
Grammar notes
le pyjama is masculine. Its plural is Le Pajamass.
Example sentence
Les enfants enfilèrent leur pyjama.
The kids changed into their pajamas.
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How to remember le pyjama
Pyjama is spelled almost the same as English pajama, just drop the final s.
Related words
- raincoat l' imperméable
- swimsuit le maillot de bain
- robe la robe
- apron le tablier
- cufflink le bouton de manchette
- brooch la broche
- anklet le bracelet de cheville
- cotton le coton
- silk la soie
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Questions about le pyjama
How do you pronounce le pyjama?
Pronounce pee-zha-MAH, with stress on the final syllable and a soft zh sound.
Is le pyjama masculine or feminine?
le pyjama is masculine. le pyjama is masculine. Its plural is Le Pajamass.
How is le pyjama used in French?
le pyjama is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Les enfants enfilèrent leur pyjama. (The kids changed into their pajamas.).
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