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How do you say "surfing" in French?
le surf
In French, "surfing" is le surf.
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Pronunciation
To pronounce surf, remember that the r is growled lightly at the back of the throat rather than rolled; u wants rounded, pushed-forward lips, not an English "oo".
Grammar notes
le surf is masculine. Its plural is Surfs.
Example sentence
Il adore surfer sur les grosses vagues.
He loves surfing the big waves.
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How to remember le surf
Chain surf to a rhyme or a joke about a surfing so your brain has two hooks instead of one.
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Questions about le surf
How do you pronounce le surf?
To pronounce surf, remember that the r is growled lightly at the back of the throat rather than rolled; u wants rounded, pushed-forward lips, not an English "oo".
Is le surf masculine or feminine?
le surf is masculine. le surf is masculine. Its plural is Surfs.
How is le surf used in French?
le surf is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Il adore surfer sur les grosses vagues. (He loves surfing the big waves.).
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