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How do you say "uncle" in French?
l' oncle
In French, "uncle" is l' oncle.
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Pronunciation
Break oncle into sounds, knowing that you finish with a nasal "oh" sound through the nose; the closing e is nearly swallowed rather than pronounced. Note the article shrinks to l' and glues onto the word with no gap.
Grammar notes
l' oncle is masculine. Its plural is oncles.
Example sentence
Mon oncle m’a appris à pêcher.
My uncle taught me how to fish.
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How to remember l' oncle
Think of oncle as sounding a little like an English word tucked inside it, and let that echo carry the meaning of uncle.
Related words
- grandfather le grand-père
- grandmother la grand-mère
- aunt la tante
- nephew le neveu
- niece la nièce
- cousin le cousin
- stepfather le beau-père
- stepmother la belle-mère
- godfather le parrain
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Questions about l' oncle
How do you pronounce l' oncle?
Break oncle into sounds, knowing that you finish with a nasal "oh" sound through the nose; the closing e is nearly swallowed rather than pronounced. Note the article shrinks to l' and glues onto the word with no gap.
Is l' oncle masculine or feminine?
l' oncle is masculine. l' oncle is masculine. Its plural is oncles.
How is l' oncle used in French?
l' oncle is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Mon oncle m’a appris à pêcher. (My uncle taught me how to fish.).
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