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How do you say "pelican" in French?
le pélican
In French, "pelican" is le pélican.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced 'pay-lee-kahn'. Three syllables, with stress on the first. The final n is nasal.
Grammar notes
Pélican is masculine. Plural: les pélicans. The accent on the e is important for correct pronunciation.
Example sentence
Le pélican plonge pour attraper du poisson.
The pelican dives to catch fish.
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How to remember le pélican
Pélican is very similar to English 'pelican'. The French just adds an accent mark and keeps the same pronunciation pattern.
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Questions about le pélican
How do you say "pelican" in French?
In French, "pelican" is le pélican. It is a noun.
Is le pélican masculine or feminine?
Pélican is masculine. Plural: les pélicans. The accent on the e is important for correct pronunciation.
How is le pélican used in a sentence?
Use le pélican as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Le pélican plonge pour attraper du poisson. (The pelican dives to catch fish.).
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