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How do you say "tuna" in French?
le thon
In French, "tuna" is le thon.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced 'tawn'. One syllable, very similar to English. The n is slightly nasal.
Grammar notes
Thon is masculine. Plural: les thons. Simple, straightforward noun with no irregular forms.
Example sentence
Le thon est riche en oméga-3.
Tuna is rich in omega-3s.
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How to remember le thon
Thon sounds almost identical to English 'ton'. The French spelling with th is more traditional than English 'tuna'.
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Questions about le thon
How do you say "tuna" in French?
In French, "tuna" is le thon. It is a noun.
Is le thon masculine or feminine?
Thon is masculine. Plural: les thons. Simple, straightforward noun with no irregular forms.
How is le thon used in a sentence?
Use le thon as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Le thon est riche en oméga-3. (Tuna is rich in omega-3s.).
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