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feminine
la cannelle
cinnamon
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/la kanɛl/
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How do you say cannelle in French?
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/la kanɛl/
How do you pronounce cannelle in French?
cannelle is pronounced /la kanɛl/ in French.
Example sentences
La cannelle est une épice très ancienne et précieuse.
Cinnamon is a very ancient and precious spice.
Cette cannelle indonésienne est plus douce que la variété cassia.
This Indonesian cinnamon is sweeter than the cassia variety.
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Why is it feminine?
Cannelle is feminine because it derives from Latin "canella," the diminutive form of "canna" (reed/tube), which retained the feminine gender of its Latin source; the spice was named for the tube-like shape of cinnamon bark quills.
What is the French word for cinnamon?
The French word for cinnamon is la cannelle — feminine.
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