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les pompiers
firefighters
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How do you say pompiers in French?
How do you pronounce pompiers in French?
pompiers is pronounced /le pɔ̃pje/ in French.
Example sentences
Le pompier courageux a sauvé la famille de l'incendie.
The brave firefighter (male) saved the family from the fire.
Ce jeune pompier français est très compétent dans son travail.
This young French firefighter (male) is very competent in his work.
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Why is it masculine?
Pompiers is masculine because it is a standard French occupational noun. In French, most occupational nouns referring to professions are masculine by default, regardless of the gender of the person performing the job. The word "pompier" comes from the French verb "pomper" (to pump), referring to firefighters who operate water pumps. As a masculine occupational noun, it follows the standard gender convention for French professions.
What is the French word for firefighters?
The French word for firefighters is les pompiers — masculine.
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