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How do you say "tailor" in French?
le tailleur
In French, "tailor" is le tailleur.
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Pronunciation
Say tailleur keeping in mind that double "ll" often slides into a "y" glide; the r is growled lightly at the back of the throat rather than rolled.
Grammar notes
le tailleur is masculine. Its plural is tailleurs.
Example sentence
Le tailleur a cousu un nouveau costume.
The tailor stitched a new suit.
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How to remember le tailleur
Say tailleur while picturing a tailor right in front of you; the sound and the image will start to stick together.
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Questions about le tailleur
How do you pronounce le tailleur?
Say tailleur keeping in mind that double "ll" often slides into a "y" glide; the r is growled lightly at the back of the throat rather than rolled.
Is le tailleur masculine or feminine?
le tailleur is masculine. le tailleur is masculine. Its plural is tailleurs.
How is le tailleur used in French?
le tailleur is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Le tailleur a cousu un nouveau costume. (The tailor stitched a new suit.).
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