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How do you say "trash can" in French?
la poubelle
In French, "trash can" is la poubelle.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced poo-bell. Two syllables, rhymes with 'bell' or 'tell'. Stress on second syllable.
Grammar notes
Feminine noun (la poubelle). Plural is les poubelles. From poubeleur, a trash collector.
Example sentence
La poubelle est pleine.
The trash can is full.
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How to remember la poubelle
Poubelle sounds like 'poo bell' and trash cans smell like garbage or poo.
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Questions about la poubelle
How do you say "trash can" in French?
In French, "trash can" is la poubelle. It is a noun.
Is la poubelle masculine or feminine?
Feminine noun (la poubelle). Plural is les poubelles. From poubeleur, a trash collector.
How is la poubelle used in a sentence?
Use la poubelle as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: La poubelle est pleine. (The trash can is full.).
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