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How do you say "van" in French?
le fourgon
In French, "van" is le fourgon.
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Pronunciation
Fourgon works best if you notice that the r is growled lightly at the back of the throat rather than rolled; "ou" is a plain "oo".
Grammar notes
le fourgon is masculine. Its plural is fourgons.
Example sentence
Ils ont chargé le van de cartons.
They loaded the van with boxes.
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How to remember le fourgon
Picture the van acting out a tiny story while you murmur fourgon under your breath.
Related words
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- ferry le ferry
- submarine le sous-marin
- train le train
- subway le métro
- tram le tramway
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Questions about le fourgon
How do you pronounce le fourgon?
Fourgon works best if you notice that the r is growled lightly at the back of the throat rather than rolled; "ou" is a plain "oo".
Is le fourgon masculine or feminine?
le fourgon is masculine. le fourgon is masculine. Its plural is fourgons.
How is le fourgon used in French?
le fourgon is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Ils ont chargé le van de cartons. (They loaded the van with boxes.).
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