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le rideau
curtain
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How do you say rideau in French?
How do you pronounce rideau in French?
rideau is pronounced /lə ʁido/ in French.
Example sentences
Le rideau bleu est tombé pendant la représentation théâtrale.
The blue curtain fell during the theatrical performance.
Ce rideau rouge ancien était très précieux pour la famille.
This old red curtain was very precious to the family.
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Why is it masculine?
Rideau is masculine. While it does derive from Old French "ridel," the etymology and gender assignment mechanism described are not well-established. The word likely comes from a Frankish or Germanic source related to cloth or covering, rather than from Latin "ridellum." The masculine gender in French is inherited from Old French usage, but the specific Latin neuter-to-masculine conversion rule cited is speculative and not clearly documented for this particular word.
What is the French word for curtain?
The French word for curtain is le rideau — masculine.
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