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How do you say "pot" in French?
le pot
In French, "pot" is le pot.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced poh. One syllable, rhymes with 'go' or 'low'. The 'o' is short.
Grammar notes
Masculine noun (le pot). Plural is les pots. Very common kitchen word.
Example sentence
Le pot est sur la table.
The pot is on the table.
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How to remember le pot
Pot sounds exactly like the English word 'pot' - nearly identical.
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- stove le four
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- rolling pin le rouleau à pâtisserie
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Questions about le pot
How do you say "pot" in French?
In French, "pot" is le pot. It is a noun.
Is le pot masculine or feminine?
Masculine noun (le pot). Plural is les pots. Very common kitchen word.
How is le pot used in a sentence?
Use le pot as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Le pot est sur la table. (The pot is on the table.).
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