In French, "read" is lire. It is a verb.
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lire is written using the Latin alphabet. Pronounce each syllable clearly, following French pronunciation rules.
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Buy on SteamIn French, "read" is lire. It is a verb. The word is spelled lire and pronounced as written, following French pronunciation rules.
lire is a verb, so grammatical gender does not directly apply. In French, verbs conjugate by person and tense.
Use lire as you would use the equivalent verb in English. In French, word order and agreement rules determine how lire fits into a sentence.
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