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l' oignon
onion
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How do you say oignon in French?
How do you pronounce oignon in French?
oignon is pronounced /lɔɲɔ̃/ in French.
Example sentences
L'oignon blanc que j'ai acheté au marché est très sucré et tendre.
The white onion that I bought at the market is very sweet and tender.
Cet oignon rond et doré doit être pelé avant d'être cuit dans la soupe.
This round and golden onion must be peeled before being cooked in the soup.
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Why is it masculine?
Oignon (onion) is masculine. While it does derive from Latin "unio," the connection is indirect and the etymology is complex. The word likely came through a Vulgar Latin form "unionem" or similar variants, possibly influenced by the Latin "unio" (pearl, onion). The masculine gender was preserved as the word evolved through Old French to modern French "oignon."
What is the French word for onion?
The French word for onion is l' oignon — masculine.
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