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How do you say "pond" in French?
l'étang
In French, "pond" is l'étang.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced ay-tahng. Two syllables, the 'an' is nasal like the 'n' in 'song'.
Grammar notes
Masculine noun (l'etang). Plural is les etangs. The 'e' with grave accent tells you it has an open sound.
Example sentence
L'etang est calme.
The pond is calm.
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How to remember l'étang
Etang sounds like 'a tank', which is what a pond is - a tank of water.
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Questions about l'étang
How do you say "pond" in French?
In French, "pond" is l'étang. It is a noun.
How is l'étang written in French?
l'étang is written using the standard French script.
How is l'étang used in a sentence?
Use l'étang as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: L'etang est calme. (The pond is calm.).
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