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How do you say "trumpet" in French?
la trompette
In French, "trumpet" is la trompette.
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Pronunciation
Pronounce trom-PET, nasalizing the first syllable through the nose.
Grammar notes
la trompette is feminine. Its plural is trompettes.
Example sentence
La trompette retentit sur la place.
The trumpet rang out across the square.
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How to remember la trompette
Trompette looks like trumpet, just add a bouncy French ette on the end.
Related words
- guitar la guitare
- piano le piano
- violin le violon
- drum le tambour
- flute la flûte
- melody la mélodie
- rhythm le rythme
- lyrics les paroles
- concert le concert
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Questions about la trompette
How do you pronounce la trompette?
Pronounce trom-PET, nasalizing the first syllable through the nose.
Is la trompette masculine or feminine?
la trompette is feminine. la trompette is feminine. Its plural is trompettes.
How is la trompette used in French?
la trompette is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: La trompette retentit sur la place. (The trumpet rang out across the square.).
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