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How do you say "textbook" in French?
le manuel scolaire
In French, "textbook" is le manuel scolaire.
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Pronunciation
Say 'man-wel sko-lair' where 'manuel' stresses first and 'scolaire' stresses second part.
Grammar notes
Manuel is masculine, scolaire is an adjective. Plural: les manuels scolaires.
Example sentence
Le manuel scolaire coûte cher cette année.
The textbook costs a lot this year.
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How to remember le manuel scolaire
Manuel means handbook or manual. Scolaire means related to school. A textbook is a school manual.
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Questions about le manuel scolaire
How do you say "textbook" in French?
In French, "textbook" is le manuel scolaire. It is a noun.
Is le manuel scolaire masculine or feminine?
Manuel is masculine, scolaire is an adjective. Plural: les manuels scolaires.
How is le manuel scolaire used in a sentence?
Use le manuel scolaire as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Le manuel scolaire coûte cher cette année. (The textbook costs a lot this year.).
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