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feminine
la voile
sail
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/la vwal/
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How do you say voile in French?
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/la vwal/
How do you pronounce voile in French?
voile is pronounced /la vwal/ in French.
Example sentences
La voile blanche du bateau était très grande et impressionnante.
The white sail of the boat was very large and impressive.
Cette voile déchirée doit être réparée rapidement avant la prochaine course.
This torn sail must be repaired quickly before the next race.
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Why is it feminine?
Voile is feminine because it derives from Latin "vela" (plural of "velum," meaning sail or veil). In French, words ending in "-e" typically take feminine gender. The word can mean either "sail" or "veil" depending on context.
What is the French word for sail?
The French word for sail is la voile — feminine.
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