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How do you say "tradition" in French?
la tradition
In French, "tradition" is la tradition.
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Pronunciation
Say tra-dee-SYON, nasalizing the final syllable through the nose.
Grammar notes
la tradition is feminine. Its plural is traditions.
Example sentence
Partager un repas au Nouvel An est une tradition familiale.
Sharing a meal at New Year is a family tradition.
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How to remember la tradition
Tradition is spelled identically in both languages, just hum the ending through your nose.
Related words
- freedom la liberté
- justice la justice
- peace la paix
- equality l' égalité
- opportunity l' opportunité
- responsibility la responsabilité
- challenge le défi
- culture la culture
- custom la coutume
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Questions about la tradition
How do you pronounce la tradition?
Say tra-dee-SYON, nasalizing the final syllable through the nose.
Is la tradition masculine or feminine?
la tradition is feminine. la tradition is feminine. Its plural is traditions.
How is la tradition used in French?
la tradition is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Partager un repas au Nouvel An est une tradition familiale. (Sharing a meal at New Year is a family tradition.).
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"Tradition" in other languages
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