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How do you say "submarine" in French?
le sous-marin
In French, "submarine" is le sous-marin.
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Pronunciation
The trick with sous-marin is that the r is growled lightly at the back of the throat rather than rolled; "ou" is a plain "oo".
Grammar notes
le sous-marin is masculine. Its plural is sous-marins.
Example sentence
Le sous-marin plongea sous les vagues.
The submarine dived beneath the waves.
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How to remember le sous-marin
Whisper sous-marin, then say it at normal volume, then almost shout it, moving from careful to natural.
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- tram le tramway
- taxi le taxi
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Questions about le sous-marin
How do you pronounce le sous-marin?
The trick with sous-marin is that the r is growled lightly at the back of the throat rather than rolled; "ou" is a plain "oo".
Is le sous-marin masculine or feminine?
le sous-marin is masculine. le sous-marin is masculine. Its plural is sous-marins.
How is le sous-marin used in French?
le sous-marin is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Le sous-marin plongea sous les vagues. (The submarine dived beneath the waves.).
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