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How do you say "wave" in French?
la vague
In French, "wave" is la vague.
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Pronunciation
Read vague aloud, remembering that u wants rounded, pushed-forward lips, not an English "oo".
Grammar notes
la vague is feminine. Its plural is vagues.
Example sentence
Une énorme vague s’écrasa sur le rivage.
A huge wave crashed onto the shore.
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How to remember la vague
Repeat vague three times fast, then once slowly, so both the sound and the shape settle in.
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Questions about la vague
How do you pronounce la vague?
Read vague aloud, remembering that u wants rounded, pushed-forward lips, not an English "oo".
Is la vague masculine or feminine?
la vague is feminine. la vague is feminine. Its plural is vagues.
How is la vague used in French?
la vague is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Une énorme vague s’écrasa sur le rivage. (A huge wave crashed onto the shore.).
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