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How do you say "wine" in French?

le vin

Noun Masculine

In French, "wine" is le vin.

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Pronunciation

Pronounced 'van'. One syllable, rhymes with English 'on'. The i is silent.

Grammar notes

Vin is masculine. Plural: les vins. One of the most iconic French nouns.

Example sentence

Le vin rouge accompagne bien le steak.

Red wine pairs well with steak.

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How to remember le vin

Vin and English 'wine' are related cognates. France is famous for wine, making this word essential.

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Questions about le vin

How do you say "wine" in French?

In French, "wine" is le vin. It is a noun.

Is le vin masculine or feminine?

Vin is masculine. Plural: les vins. One of the most iconic French nouns.

How is le vin used in a sentence?

Use le vin as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Le vin rouge accompagne bien le steak. (Red wine pairs well with steak.).

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