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feminine
la poire
pear
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poire
/la pwaʁ/
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How do you say poire in French?
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/la pwaʁ/
How do you pronounce poire in French?
poire is pronounced /la pwaʁ/ in French.
Example sentences
La poire verte que j'ai achetée est très juteuse.
The green pear that I bought is very juicy.
Cette poire mûre est délicieuse et parfumée.
This ripe pear is delicious and fragrant.
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Why is it feminine?
Poire (pear) is feminine because it derives from Latin "pirum" (neuter), but the feminine form "pira" was used in Vulgar Latin and became the basis for the Old French word "poire." The adoption of the feminine form in Romance languages established this as a feminine noun in French, where it remains today.
What is the French word for pear?
The French word for pear is la poire — feminine.
Gender across languages
| Language | Word | Article | Gender |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇮🇹 Italian | pera | la | feminine |
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