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How do you say "ship" in French?
le navire
In French, "ship" is le navire.
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Pronunciation
Break navire into sounds, knowing that the r is growled lightly at the back of the throat rather than rolled; the closing e is nearly swallowed rather than pronounced.
Grammar notes
le navire is masculine. Its plural is navires.
Example sentence
Le navire traversa l’océan.
The ship sailed across the ocean.
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How to remember le navire
Think of navire as sounding a little like an English word tucked inside it, and let that echo carry the meaning of ship.
Related words
- airplane l' avion
- helicopter l' hélicoptère
- boat le bateau
- ferry le ferry
- submarine le sous-marin
- train le train
- subway le métro
- tram le tramway
- taxi le taxi
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Questions about le navire
How do you pronounce le navire?
Break navire into sounds, knowing that the r is growled lightly at the back of the throat rather than rolled; the closing e is nearly swallowed rather than pronounced.
Is le navire masculine or feminine?
le navire is masculine. le navire is masculine. Its plural is navires.
How is le navire used in French?
le navire is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Le navire traversa l’océan. (The ship sailed across the ocean.).
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