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How do you say "plate" in French?
l'assiette
In French, "plate" is l'assiette.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced 'a-si-et'. Three syllables, emphasis on the first. The final e is silent.
Grammar notes
Assiette is feminine. Plural: les assiettes. This word originally came from 'asseoir' (to sit), referring to the sitting plate.
Example sentence
L'assiette est remplie de nourriture.
The plate is full of food.
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How to remember l'assiette
Assiette sounds a bit like English 'asset'. A plate is an asset in the dining setting.
Related words
- cash register la caisse enregistreuse
- chair la chaise
- cooker la cuisinière
- crockpot la marmite
- cushion le coussin
- egg l'œuf
- lunch le déjeuner
- menu le menu
- napkin la serviette
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Questions about l'assiette
How do you say "plate" in French?
In French, "plate" is l'assiette. It is a noun.
How is l'assiette written in French?
l'assiette is written using the standard French script.
How is l'assiette used in a sentence?
Use l'assiette as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: L'assiette est remplie de nourriture. (The plate is full of food.).
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