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How do you say "workbench" in French?
l' établi
In French, "workbench" is l' établi.
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Pronunciation
Pronounce ay-ta-BLEE, with stress on the final syllable and a bright ee ending.
Grammar notes
l' établi is masculine. Its plural is établis.
Example sentence
Ses outils étaient étendus sur l’établi.
His tools lay across the workbench.
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How to remember l' établi
Établi shares a root with 'establish', since a workbench is where a craftsman sets up shop.
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Questions about l' établi
How do you pronounce l' établi?
Pronounce ay-ta-BLEE, with stress on the final syllable and a bright ee ending.
Is l' établi masculine or feminine?
l' établi is masculine. l' établi is masculine. Its plural is établis.
How is l' établi used in French?
l' établi is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Ses outils étaient étendus sur l’établi. (His tools lay across the workbench.).
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