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How do you say "water" in French?
l'eau
In French, "water" is l'eau.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced oh. One syllable, rhymes with 'so' or 'go'. The 'au' makes an 'oh' sound.
Grammar notes
Feminine noun (l'eau). Plural is les eaux. Irregular plural. Frequently used.
Example sentence
L'eau est claire.
The water is clear.
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How to remember l'eau
Eau sounds like 'oh' and when you see water you might say 'oh, water'.
Related words
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- clam la palourde
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- mud la boue
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- turkey la dinde
- whack-a-mouse le tape-taupe
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Questions about l'eau
How do you say "water" in French?
In French, "water" is l'eau. It is a noun.
How is l'eau written in French?
l'eau is written using the standard French script.
How is l'eau used in a sentence?
Use l'eau as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: L'eau est claire. (The water is clear.).
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