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How do you say "rice" in French?

le riz

Noun Masculine

In French, "rice" is le riz.

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Pronunciation

Say reez, rhyming with 'please'. The final Z is barely pronounced.

Grammar notes

Le riz is masculine. Its plural is les riz. It is one of the most basic staple foods.

Example sentence

Le riz blanc est cuit à la vapeur.

The white rice is steamed.

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How to remember le riz

Riz sounds like 'rees'. Rice grains are tiny and make a gentle 'rees' sound as they pour.

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Questions about le riz

How do you say "rice" in French?

In French, "rice" is le riz. It is a noun.

Is le riz masculine or feminine?

Le riz is masculine. Its plural is les riz. It is one of the most basic staple foods.

How is le riz used in a sentence?

Use le riz as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Le riz blanc est cuit à la vapeur. (The white rice is steamed.).

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