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How do you say "towel" in French?
la serviette
In French, "towel" is la serviette.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced 'ser-vi-et'. Three syllables, emphasis on the first. The final t is silent.
Grammar notes
Serviette is feminine. Plural: les serviettes. Note this word also means 'napkin' in some contexts.
Example sentence
Elle s'essuie avec la serviette.
She dries herself with the towel.
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How to remember la serviette
Serviette comes from 'servir' (to serve). A towel or napkin serves the purpose of wiping.
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Questions about la serviette
How do you say "towel" in French?
In French, "towel" is la serviette. It is a noun.
Is la serviette masculine or feminine?
Serviette is feminine. Plural: les serviettes. Note this word also means 'napkin' in some contexts.
How is la serviette used in a sentence?
Use la serviette as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Elle s'essuie avec la serviette. (She dries herself with the towel.).
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