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les violons
violins
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How do you say violons in French?
How do you pronounce violons in French?
violons is pronounced /le 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?
Violons 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 violins?
The French word for violins is les violons — masculine.
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