Accordaubergine
l' aubergine
eggplant
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How do you say aubergine in French?
How do you pronounce aubergine in French?
aubergine is pronounced /lobɛʁʒin/ in French.
Example sentences
L'aubergine violette que j'ai achetée au marché était très fraîche et délicieuse.
The purple eggplant that I bought at the market was very fresh and delicious.
Cette aubergine rôtie est tellement tendre qu'elle fond dans la bouche.
This roasted eggplant is so tender that it melts in your mouth.
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Why is it feminine?
Aubergine is feminine in French. The word derives from Arabic "al-bādhinjān" and entered French directly from Arabic (not through Italian "melanzana"). The feminine gender is likely reinforced by the feminine suffix "-ine", which is a common French feminine ending, and by analogy with other feminine nouns ending in "-ine". However, the word's gender in French appears to have been established through usage rather than following a single clear phonological rule.
What is the French word for eggplant?
The French word for eggplant is l' aubergine — feminine.
Gender across languages
| Language | Word | Article | Gender |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇵🇹 Portuguese | berinjela | a | feminine |
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