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How do you say "rubber band" in French?
l'élastique
In French, "rubber band" is l'élastique.
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Pronunciation
Say 'ay-lahs-teek' with stress on the first part and nasal 'ay' sound.
Grammar notes
Elastique is masculine (l'elastique). The plural is elastiques. This word refers to any elastic or rubber band.
Example sentence
L'élastique maintient les cheveux en queue.
The rubber band holds the hair in a ponytail.
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How to remember l'élastique
Elastique comes from 'elastic'. It stretches like a rubber band.
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Questions about l'élastique
How do you say "rubber band" in French?
In French, "rubber band" is l'élastique. It is a noun.
How is l'élastique written in French?
l'élastique is written using the standard French script.
How is l'élastique used in a sentence?
Use l'élastique as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: L'élastique maintient les cheveux en queue. (The rubber band holds the hair in a ponytail.).
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