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How do you say "soldier" in French?

le soldat

Noun Masculine

In French, "soldier" is le soldat.

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Pronunciation

To pronounce soldat, remember that the final letter is dropped, so it ends on the vowel before it.

Grammar notes

le soldat is masculine. Its plural is soldats.

Example sentence

Le soldat a défilé dans le défilé.

The soldier marched in the parade.

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How to remember le soldat

Chain soldat to a rhyme or a joke about a soldier so your brain has two hooks instead of one.

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Questions about le soldat

How do you pronounce le soldat?

To pronounce soldat, remember that the final letter is dropped, so it ends on the vowel before it.

Is le soldat masculine or feminine?

le soldat is masculine. le soldat is masculine. Its plural is soldats.

How is le soldat used in French?

le soldat is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Le soldat a défilé dans le défilé. (The soldier marched in the parade.).

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