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How do you say "tie" in French?
la cravate
In French, "tie" is la cravate.
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Pronunciation
Read cravate aloud, remembering that the r is growled lightly at the back of the throat rather than rolled; the closing e is nearly swallowed rather than pronounced.
Grammar notes
la cravate is feminine. Its plural is cravates.
Example sentence
Il redressa sa cravate avant la réunion.
He straightened his tie before the meeting.
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How to remember la cravate
Repeat cravate three times fast, then once slowly, so both the sound and the shape settle in.
Related words
- jacket la veste
- scarf l' écharpe
- sock la chaussette
- pajama le pyjama
- sandal la sandale
- boot la botte
- slipper la pantoufle
- sneaker la basket
- jewelry les bijoux
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Questions about la cravate
How do you pronounce la cravate?
Read cravate aloud, remembering that the r is growled lightly at the back of the throat rather than rolled; the closing e is nearly swallowed rather than pronounced.
Is la cravate masculine or feminine?
la cravate is feminine. la cravate is feminine. Its plural is cravates.
How is la cravate used in French?
la cravate is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Il redressa sa cravate avant la réunion. (He straightened his tie before the meeting.).
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