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le niveau
level
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How do you say niveau in French?
How do you pronounce niveau in French?
niveau is pronounced /lə nivo/ in French.
Example sentences
Le niveau actuel de l'eau est très bas.
The current water level is very low.
Ce niveau professionnel exigé est trop élevé pour les débutants.
This required professional level is too high for beginners.
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Why is it masculine?
Niveau is masculine. While it does derive from Latin "libella" (a level tool), the etymology and gender explanation are misleading. The word developed through Old French "nivelle," but the masculine gender in French is not explained by arbitrary Latin gender persistence. Rather, "niveau" is masculine because it follows the regular French pattern where words ending in "-eau" are typically masculine. This is a more reliable and accurate explanation than attributing it solely to Latin inheritance.
What is the French word for level?
The French word for level is le niveau — masculine.
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