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How do you say "sink" in French?
l' évier
In French, "sink" is l' évier.
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Pronunciation
The trick with évier is that the r is growled lightly at the back of the throat rather than rolled; é is a short, closed "ay". Note the article shrinks to l' and glues onto the word with no gap.
Grammar notes
l' évier is masculine. Its plural is éviers.
Example sentence
Elle faisait la vaisselle dans l’évier.
She washed the dishes in the sink.
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How to remember l' évier
Whisper évier, then say it at normal volume, then almost shout it, moving from careful to natural.
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- mattress le matelas
- pillow l' oreiller
- sheet le drap
- curtain le rideau
- rug le tapis
- wardrobe la armoire
- closet le placard
- faucet le robinet
- drain le drain
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Questions about l' évier
How do you pronounce l' évier?
The trick with évier is that the r is growled lightly at the back of the throat rather than rolled; é is a short, closed "ay". Note the article shrinks to l' and glues onto the word with no gap.
Is l' évier masculine or feminine?
l' évier is masculine. l' évier is masculine. Its plural is éviers.
How is l' évier used in French?
l' évier is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Elle faisait la vaisselle dans l’évier. (She washed the dishes in the sink.).
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