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How do you say "rug" in French?
le tapis
In French, "rug" is le tapis.
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Pronunciation
Tapis works best if you notice that the final letter is dropped, so it ends on the vowel before it.
Grammar notes
le tapis is masculine. Its plural is tapis.
Example sentence
Un tapis doux recouvrait le plancher en bois.
A soft rug covered the wooden floor.
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How to remember le tapis
Picture the rug acting out a tiny story while you murmur tapis under your breath.
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- mattress le matelas
- pillow l' oreiller
- sheet le drap
- curtain le rideau
- wardrobe la armoire
- closet le placard
- faucet le robinet
- sink l' évier
- drain le drain
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Questions about le tapis
How do you pronounce le tapis?
Tapis works best if you notice that the final letter is dropped, so it ends on the vowel before it.
Is le tapis masculine or feminine?
le tapis is masculine. le tapis is masculine. Its plural is tapis.
How is le tapis used in French?
le tapis is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Un tapis doux recouvrait le plancher en bois. (A soft rug covered the wooden floor.).
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