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How do you say "steering" in French?
la direction
In French, "steering" is la direction.
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Pronunciation
Break direction into sounds, knowing that the r is growled lightly at the back of the throat rather than rolled; "-tion" ends softly, closer to "syon" than "shun".
Grammar notes
la direction is feminine. Its plural is directions.
Example sentence
Il serra fermement le volant.
He gripped the steering wheel tightly.
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How to remember la direction
Think of direction as sounding a little like an English word tucked inside it, and let that echo carry the meaning of steering.
Related words
- airplane l' avion
- helicopter l' hélicoptère
- ship le navire
- boat le bateau
- ferry le ferry
- submarine le sous-marin
- train le train
- subway le métro
- tram le tramway
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Questions about la direction
How do you pronounce la direction?
Break direction into sounds, knowing that the r is growled lightly at the back of the throat rather than rolled; "-tion" ends softly, closer to "syon" than "shun".
Is la direction masculine or feminine?
la direction is feminine. la direction is feminine. Its plural is directions.
How is la direction used in French?
la direction is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Il serra fermement le volant. (He gripped the steering wheel tightly.).
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