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How do you say "sign" in French?
le panneau
In French, "sign" is le panneau.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced pan-oh. Two syllables, stress on first syllable.
Grammar notes
Masculine noun (le panneau, les panneaux). A panel or sign.
Example sentence
Le panneau indique la direction du musee.
The sign indicates the direction of the museum.
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How to remember le panneau
Panneau means a flat panel or board - signs are usually on panels.
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Questions about le panneau
How do you say "sign" in French?
In French, "sign" is le panneau. It is a noun.
Is le panneau masculine or feminine?
Masculine noun (le panneau, les panneaux). A panel or sign.
How is le panneau used in a sentence?
Use le panneau as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Le panneau indique la direction du musee. (The sign indicates the direction of the museum.).
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