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How do you say "tradition" in French?

la tradition

Noun Feminine

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.

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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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