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How do you say "seagull" in French?
la mouette
In French, "seagull" is la mouette.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced 'moo-et'. One syllable, with a nasal u sound that might feel unfamiliar to English speakers.
Grammar notes
Mouette is feminine. Plural: les mouettes. Often spelled without the accent in older texts.
Example sentence
La mouette crie au-dessus de la plage.
The seagull cries above the beach.
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How to remember la mouette
Mouette sounds like French 'moue' (pout), which fits the seagull's slightly cranky expression when begging for food.
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Questions about la mouette
How do you say "seagull" in French?
In French, "seagull" is la mouette. It is a noun.
Is la mouette masculine or feminine?
Mouette is feminine. Plural: les mouettes. Often spelled without the accent in older texts.
How is la mouette used in a sentence?
Use la mouette as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: La mouette crie au-dessus de la plage. (The seagull cries above the beach.).
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