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How do you say "wool" in French?
la laine
In French, "wool" is la laine.
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Pronunciation
Pronounce len, a short nasal syllable ending on a hum through the nose.
Grammar notes
la laine is feminine. Its plural is Laines.
Example sentence
Le pull est fait de laine chaude.
The sweater is made of warm wool.
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How to remember la laine
Laine sounds a little like 'lanolin', the natural oil found in sheep's wool.
Related words
- raincoat l' imperméable
- swimsuit le maillot de bain
- pajamas le pyjama
- robe la robe
- apron le tablier
- cufflink le bouton de manchette
- brooch la broche
- anklet le bracelet de cheville
- cotton le coton
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Questions about la laine
How do you pronounce la laine?
Pronounce len, a short nasal syllable ending on a hum through the nose.
Is la laine masculine or feminine?
la laine is feminine. la laine is feminine. Its plural is Laines.
How is la laine used in French?
la laine is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Le pull est fait de laine chaude. (The sweater is made of warm wool.).
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