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How do you say dune in French?
How do you pronounce dune in French?
dune is pronounced /la dyn/ in French.
Example sentences
La dune dorée s'étendait majestueusement le long de la côte.
The golden dune stretched majestically along the coast.
Cette dune ancienne était recouverte de végétation rare et précieuse.
This ancient dune was covered with rare and precious vegetation.
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Why is it feminine?
Dune is feminine in French. While the word does derive from a Germanic source (related to Old Norse "dúnn" meaning down/soft material), the gender assignment in French follows the pattern of -une endings, which are typically feminine in French. The word was borrowed into Old French and adopted the feminine gender, which has been maintained in modern French.
What is the French word for dune?
The French word for dune is la dune — feminine.
Gender across languages
| Language | Word | Article | Gender |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇵🇹 Portuguese | duna | a | feminine |
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