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How do you say "short" in French?
court
In French, "short" is court.
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Pronunciation
Say 'KOOR'. One syllable rhyming with 'door'. The 'ou' is pronounced as a long 'oo' sound.
Grammar notes
Court is masculine, courte is feminine. Plurals are courts and courtes. It means short in length or duration.
Example sentence
Elle a les cheveux courts.
She has short hair.
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How to remember court
Court sounds like English court, which is a space that is short and enclosed. Picture a tennis court for the visual.
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Questions about court
How do you say "short" in French?
In French, "short" is court. It is a noun.
How is court written in French?
court is written using the standard French script.
How is court used in a sentence?
Use court as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Elle a les cheveux courts. (She has short hair.).
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