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How do you say "salamander" in French?
la salamandre
In French, "salamander" is la salamandre.
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Pronunciation
Pronounce sa-la-MOND, nasalizing the final syllable through the nose.
Grammar notes
la salamandre is feminine. Its plural is Salamandres.
Example sentence
La salamandre se cachait sous une bûche humide.
The salamander hid under a damp log.
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How to remember la salamandre
Salamandre looks almost identical to salamander, just with a French dre ending.
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Questions about la salamandre
How do you pronounce la salamandre?
Pronounce sa-la-MOND, nasalizing the final syllable through the nose.
Is la salamandre masculine or feminine?
la salamandre is feminine. la salamandre is feminine. Its plural is Salamandres.
How is la salamandre used in French?
la salamandre is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: La salamandre se cachait sous une bûche humide. (The salamander hid under a damp log.).
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