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How do you say "silo" in French?
le silo
In French, "silo" is le silo.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced see-loh. Two syllables, rhymes with 'so low'. Sounds just like the English word.
Grammar notes
Masculine noun (le silo). Plural is les silos. This is a direct borrowing from English/Spanish.
Example sentence
Le silo stocke le ble.
The silo stores wheat.
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How to remember le silo
Silo sounds identical to the English word, so you already know how to say it.
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Questions about le silo
How do you say "silo" in French?
In French, "silo" is le silo. It is a noun.
Is le silo masculine or feminine?
Masculine noun (le silo). Plural is les silos. This is a direct borrowing from English/Spanish.
How is le silo used in a sentence?
Use le silo as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Le silo stocke le ble. (The silo stores wheat.).
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