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How do you say "to watch" in French?
regarder
In French, "to watch" is regarder.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced rah-gar-day, with emphasis on the last syllable.
Grammar notes
Regarder is a regular -er verb. Past participle: regarde.
Example sentence
Elle regarde la télévision.
She watches television.
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How to remember regarder
Regarder starts with 'regard' - a long look.
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Questions about regarder
How do you say "to watch" in French?
In French, "to watch" is regarder. It is a noun.
How is regarder written in French?
regarder is written using the standard French script.
How is regarder used in a sentence?
Use regarder as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Elle regarde la télévision. (She watches television.).
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