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How do you say "tatami mat" in French?
le tatami
In French, "tatami mat" is le tatami.
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Pronunciation
Say 'tuh-tuh-mee' with three quick syllables, maintaining a steady beat.
Grammar notes
Tatami is masculine (le tatami) and is a borrowed word from Japanese. The plural remains tatami or tatamis.
Example sentence
Les enfants jouent sur le tatami.
The children play on the tatami mat.
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How to remember le tatami
Tatami is the same word in both French and Japanese. Picture the woven mats used in Japanese homes.
Related words
- bowl le bol
- dish towel le torchon
- fan le ventilateur
- grater la râpe
- hot water l'eau chaude
- stove le poêle
- toilet les toilettes
- toothbrush la brosse à dents
- tv la télévision
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Questions about le tatami
How do you say "tatami mat" in French?
In French, "tatami mat" is le tatami. It is a noun.
Is le tatami masculine or feminine?
Tatami is masculine (le tatami) and is a borrowed word from Japanese. The plural remains tatami or tatamis.
How is le tatami used in a sentence?
Use le tatami as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Les enfants jouent sur le tatami. (The children play on the tatami mat.).
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