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How do you say "wardrobe" in French?
la armoire
In French, "wardrobe" is la armoire.
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Pronunciation
Break armoire into sounds, knowing that the r is growled lightly at the back of the throat rather than rolled; "oi" glides into "wa".
Grammar notes
la armoire is feminine. Its plural is armoires.
Example sentence
Elle accrocha son manteau dans l’armoire.
She hung her coat in the wardrobe.
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How to remember la armoire
Think of armoire as sounding a little like an English word tucked inside it, and let that echo carry the meaning of wardrobe.
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- mattress le matelas
- pillow l' oreiller
- sheet le drap
- curtain le rideau
- rug le tapis
- closet le placard
- faucet le robinet
- sink l' évier
- drain le drain
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Questions about la armoire
How do you pronounce la armoire?
Break armoire into sounds, knowing that the r is growled lightly at the back of the throat rather than rolled; "oi" glides into "wa".
Is la armoire masculine or feminine?
la armoire is feminine. la armoire is feminine. Its plural is armoires.
How is la armoire used in French?
la armoire is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Elle accrocha son manteau dans l’armoire. (She hung her coat in the wardrobe.).
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