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How do you say "to shower" in French?
prendre une douche
In French, "to shower" is prendre une douche.
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Pronunciation
prum-druh oon DOOSH. Four syllables: 'prum-druh' (prendre), a pause, then 'oon doosh' (une douche).
Grammar notes
A verb phrase using the irregular verb prendre (to take) plus the feminine noun 'douche'. Conjugate only prendre: je prends une douche, tu prends une douche, etc.
Example sentence
Je prends une douche chaque matin.
I take a shower every morning.
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How to remember prendre une douche
Literally 'to take a shower'. Douche and English 'douche' are related words - same root.
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Questions about prendre une douche
How do you say "to shower" in French?
In French, "to shower" is prendre une douche. It is a noun.
How is prendre une douche written in French?
prendre une douche is written using the standard French script.
How is prendre une douche used in a sentence?
Use prendre une douche as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Je prends une douche chaque matin. (I take a shower every morning.).
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