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le violon
violin
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How do you say violon in French?
How do you pronounce violon in French?
violon is pronounced /lə vjɔlɔ̃/ in French.
Example sentences
Le violon ancien que j'ai acheté est très précieux.
The old violin that I bought is very precious.
Mon professeur de musique a un beau violon italien qui produit un son magnifique.
My music teacher has a beautiful Italian violin that produces a magnificent sound.
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Why is it masculine?
Violon is masculine. While the word does derive from Italian "violone" (a large stringed instrument), the etymological chain and gender preservation explanation requires clarification. The word entered French through Italian, and the masculine gender was maintained. The suffix "-on" in French does tend to produce masculine nouns, which reinforces the masculine gender of this word.
What is the French word for violin?
The French word for violin is le violon — masculine.
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