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How do you say "soil" in French?

le sol

Noun Masculine

In French, "soil" is le sol.

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Pronunciation

Sol rolls off the tongue once you know that stress falls evenly, with a touch more weight on the final syllable.

Grammar notes

le sol is masculine. Its plural is sols.

Example sentence

Elle a semé les graines dans un sol riche.

She planted the seeds in rich soil.

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How to remember le sol

Split sol into its syllables and tap them out with your fingers until the rhythm feels automatic.

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Questions about le sol

How do you pronounce le sol?

Sol rolls off the tongue once you know that stress falls evenly, with a touch more weight on the final syllable.

Is le sol masculine or feminine?

le sol is masculine. le sol is masculine. Its plural is sols.

How is le sol used in French?

le sol is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Elle a semé les graines dans un sol riche. (She planted the seeds in rich soil.).

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