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How do you say "robin" in French?
le rouge-gorge
In French, "robin" is le rouge-gorge.
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Pronunciation
Say roozh-GWAHZ, combining rouge, red, with gorge, throat, into one flowing word.
Grammar notes
le rouge-gorge is masculine. Its plural is Robins.
Example sentence
Un rouge-gorge chantait joyeusement à l’aube.
A robin sang cheerfully at dawn.
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How to remember le rouge-gorge
Rouge-gorge literally means 'red-throat', describing the robin's bright red chest.
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Questions about le rouge-gorge
How do you pronounce le rouge-gorge?
Say roozh-GWAHZ, combining rouge, red, with gorge, throat, into one flowing word.
Is le rouge-gorge masculine or feminine?
le rouge-gorge is masculine. le rouge-gorge is masculine. Its plural is Robins.
How is le rouge-gorge used in French?
le rouge-gorge is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Un rouge-gorge chantait joyeusement à l’aube. (A robin sang cheerfully at dawn.).
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