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How do you say "tongue" in French?
la langue
In French, "tongue" is la langue.
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Pronunciation
Break langue into sounds, knowing that u wants rounded, pushed-forward lips, not an English "oo"; you finish with a nasal "ah" sound through the nose.
Grammar notes
la langue is feminine. Its plural is langues.
Example sentence
La glace était froide sur ma langue.
The ice cream was cold on my tongue.
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How to remember la langue
Think of langue as sounding a little like an English word tucked inside it, and let that echo carry the meaning of tongue.
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Questions about la langue
How do you pronounce la langue?
Break langue into sounds, knowing that u wants rounded, pushed-forward lips, not an English "oo"; you finish with a nasal "ah" sound through the nose.
Is la langue masculine or feminine?
la langue is feminine. la langue is feminine. Its plural is langues.
How is la langue used in French?
la langue is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: La glace était froide sur ma langue. (The ice cream was cold on my tongue.).
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