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How do you say "termite" in French?
le termite
In French, "termite" is le termite.
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Pronunciation
Pronounce tehr-MEET, with stress on the final syllable and a tight ee vowel.
Grammar notes
le termite is masculine. Its plural is termites.
Example sentence
Un termite rongea lentement le vieux bois.
A termite chewed slowly through the old wood.
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How to remember le termite
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Questions about le termite
How do you pronounce le termite?
Pronounce tehr-MEET, with stress on the final syllable and a tight ee vowel.
Is le termite masculine or feminine?
le termite is masculine. le termite is masculine. Its plural is termites.
How is le termite used in French?
le termite is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Un termite rongea lentement le vieux bois. (A termite chewed slowly through the old wood.).
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"Termite" in other languages
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