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How do you say "spoon" in French?
la cuillère
In French, "spoon" is la cuillère.
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Pronunciation
Say 'kwe-yair' with emphasis on the first syllable, letting the 'ill' sound roll into the 'air'.
Grammar notes
Cuillere is feminine (la cuillere). The plural is cuilleres. This is the common word for spoon in all contexts.
Example sentence
Elle prend une cuillere pour manger la soupe.
She takes a spoon to eat the soup.
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How to remember la cuillère
Cuillere has a 'cuill' that sounds like it's saying something about dishes. Pair it with a fork (fourchette).
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- toilet paper le papier toilette
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Questions about la cuillère
How do you say "spoon" in French?
In French, "spoon" is la cuillère. It is a noun.
Is la cuillère masculine or feminine?
Cuillere is feminine (la cuillere). The plural is cuilleres. This is the common word for spoon in all contexts.
How is la cuillère used in a sentence?
Use la cuillère as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Elle prend une cuillere pour manger la soupe. (She takes a spoon to eat the soup.).
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