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How do you say "sculpture" in French?
la sculpture
In French, "sculpture" is la sculpture.
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Pronunciation
Sculpture rolls off the tongue once you know that the closing e is nearly swallowed rather than pronounced; u wants rounded, pushed-forward lips, not an English "oo".
Grammar notes
la sculpture is feminine. Its plural is sculptures.
Example sentence
L’artiste a sculpté une sculpture en marbre.
The artist carved a marble sculpture.
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How to remember la sculpture
Split sculpture into its syllables and tap them out with your fingers until the rhythm feels automatic.
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Questions about la sculpture
How do you pronounce la sculpture?
Sculpture rolls off the tongue once you know that the closing e is nearly swallowed rather than pronounced; u wants rounded, pushed-forward lips, not an English "oo".
Is la sculpture masculine or feminine?
la sculpture is feminine. la sculpture is feminine. Its plural is sculptures.
How is la sculpture used in French?
la sculpture is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: L’artiste a sculpté une sculpture en marbre. (The artist carved a marble sculpture.).
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