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How do you say "power outlet" in French?
la prise de courant
In French, "power outlet" is la prise de courant.
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Pronunciation
Say 'preez de koo-ron' where 'prise' rhymes with 'frees' and 'courant' stresses the first part.
Grammar notes
Prise is feminine (la prise), courant is masculine. Plural: les prises de courant.
Example sentence
La prise de courant est à gauche du bureau.
The power outlet is to the left of the desk.
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How to remember la prise de courant
Prise means socket or grip. You grip the plug and insert it into the power outlet.
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Questions about la prise de courant
How do you say "power outlet" in French?
In French, "power outlet" is la prise de courant. It is a noun.
Is la prise de courant masculine or feminine?
Prise is feminine (la prise), courant is masculine. Plural: les prises de courant.
How is la prise de courant used in a sentence?
Use la prise de courant as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: La prise de courant est à gauche du bureau. (The power outlet is to the left of the desk.).
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