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How do you say "pipe" in French?
le tuyau
In French, "pipe" is le tuyau.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced too-yoh. Two syllables, stress on first syllable.
Grammar notes
Masculine noun (le tuyau, les tuyaux). Tube or pipe for carrying liquids or gases.
Example sentence
Le tuyau d'eau coule dans la cuisine.
The water pipe runs through the kitchen.
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How to remember le tuyau
Tuyau sounds like 'two you' - pipes often come in pairs.
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Questions about le tuyau
How do you say "pipe" in French?
In French, "pipe" is le tuyau. It is a noun.
Is le tuyau masculine or feminine?
Masculine noun (le tuyau, les tuyaux). Tube or pipe for carrying liquids or gases.
How is le tuyau used in a sentence?
Use le tuyau as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Le tuyau d'eau coule dans la cuisine. (The water pipe runs through the kitchen.).
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