How do you say "zipper" in French?

In French, "zipper" is la fermeture éclair. It is a noun.

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Pronunciation

la fermeture éclair is written using the Latin alphabet. Pronounce each syllable clearly, following French pronunciation rules.

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How do you say "zipper" in French?

In French, "zipper" is la fermeture éclair. It is a noun. The word is spelled la fermeture éclair and pronounced as written, following French pronunciation rules.

Is la fermeture éclair masculine or feminine?

All French nouns have grammatical gender. You learn the gender of la fermeture éclair by memorising it with its article. Masculine nouns use le (or un), feminine nouns use la (or une).

How is la fermeture éclair used in a sentence?

Use la fermeture éclair as you would use the equivalent noun in English. In French, word order and agreement rules determine how la fermeture éclair fits into a sentence.

This word is part of the vocabulary taught in the French language learning game Noun Town, where words are introduced through play rather than memorisation.