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How do you say "tablecloth" in French?
la nappe
In French, "tablecloth" is la nappe.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced nahp. Single syllable, like English 'nap' with French r.
Grammar notes
Feminine noun (la nappe, les nappes). Can also mean tablecloth or sheet.
Example sentence
La nappe blanche couvre la table.
The white tablecloth covers the table.
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How to remember la nappe
Nappe sounds like 'nap' - where you lay a tablecloth to nap on.
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Questions about la nappe
How do you say "tablecloth" in French?
In French, "tablecloth" is la nappe. It is a noun.
Is la nappe masculine or feminine?
Feminine noun (la nappe, les nappes). Can also mean tablecloth or sheet.
How is la nappe used in a sentence?
Use la nappe as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: La nappe blanche couvre la table. (The white tablecloth covers the table.).
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