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How do you say "surgeon" in French?
le chirurgien
In French, "surgeon" is le chirurgien.
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Pronunciation
Chirurgien works best if you notice 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 chirurgien is masculine. Its plural is chirurgiens.
Example sentence
Le chirurgien a réalisé une opération délicate.
The surgeon performed a delicate operation.
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How to remember le chirurgien
Picture the surgeon acting out a tiny story while you murmur chirurgien under your breath.
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Questions about le chirurgien
How do you pronounce le chirurgien?
Chirurgien works best if you notice 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 chirurgien masculine or feminine?
le chirurgien is masculine. le chirurgien is masculine. Its plural is chirurgiens.
How is le chirurgien used in French?
le chirurgien is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Le chirurgien a réalisé une opération délicate. (The surgeon performed a delicate operation.).
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