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masculine
le magasin
shop
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magasin
/lə maɡazɛ̃/
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How do you say magasin in French?
IPA
/lə maɡazɛ̃/
How do you pronounce magasin in French?
magasin is pronounced /lə maɡazɛ̃/ in French.
Example sentences
Le magasin nouveau est très grand et bien organisé.
The new store is very large and well organized.
Ce magasin français propose des produits locaux de qualité.
This French store offers quality local products.
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Why is it masculine?
Magasin is masculine. It derives from the Arabic word "makhzan" (meaning storehouse or warehouse), which was borrowed into Old French as a masculine noun. The masculine gender was retained through this borrowing process.
What is the French word for shop?
The French word for shop is le magasin — masculine.
Gender across languages
| Language | Word | Article | Gender |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇮🇹 Italian | negozio | il | masculine |
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