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How do you say "paperclip" in French?
le trombone
In French, "paperclip" is le trombone.
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Pronunciation
Say 'trom-bon' with stress on the first part and a rolled r at the start.
Grammar notes
Trombone is masculine (le trombone). The plural is trombones. In French, paperclip got this name because of its curved shape.
Example sentence
Le trombone maintient les papiers ensemble.
The paperclip holds the papers together.
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How to remember le trombone
Trombone is also a musical instrument with a curved slide. A paperclip has a similar curved shape.
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Questions about le trombone
How do you say "paperclip" in French?
In French, "paperclip" is le trombone. It is a noun.
Is le trombone masculine or feminine?
Trombone is masculine (le trombone). The plural is trombones. In French, paperclip got this name because of its curved shape.
How is le trombone used in a sentence?
Use le trombone as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Le trombone maintient les papiers ensemble. (The paperclip holds the papers together.).
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