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How do you say "trash can" in French?

la poubelle

Noun Feminine

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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