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How do you say "principal" in French?
le principal
In French, "principal" is le principal.
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Pronunciation
Pronounce pran-see-PAL, nasalizing the first syllable through the nose.
Grammar notes
le principal is masculine. Its plural is principaux.
Example sentence
Le principal a accueilli les nouveaux élèves.
The principal welcomed the new students.
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How to remember le principal
Principal is spelled identically in both languages, an easy direct match.
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Questions about le principal
How do you pronounce le principal?
Pronounce pran-see-PAL, nasalizing the first syllable through the nose.
Is le principal masculine or feminine?
le principal is masculine. le principal is masculine. Its plural is principaux.
How is le principal used in French?
le principal is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Le principal a accueilli les nouveaux élèves. (The principal welcomed the new students.).
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"Principal" in other languages
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