J'apprends les lettres de l'alphabet.
English: I learn the alphabet letters.
alphabet /alfabˈɛ/ · noun · CEFR A1. French translation of "alphabet".
See also: Vocabulary entry (French) · Topic: French Éducation et Langue
- Source term
- alphabet
- Translation
- alphabet
- CEFR Level
- A1
- Part of speech
- noun
- Image
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Article, Gender & Forms
French article note: a regular/likely article is "l'" for "alphabet". Check context for exceptions.
| Dictionary form | alphabet |
|---|---|
| Likely article | l' |
| Likely gender | elided article |
| Regular/likely plural | alphabets |
How to use it in a sentence
- Pattern
- Subject + verb + l'alphabet
- Examples
- C'est l'alphabet.
- Tip
- Use the article with the noun when the language normally requires one.
Topic context
This word appears in the French Éducation et Langue.
Example Sentences
L'alphabet a 26 lettres.
English: The alphabet has 26 letters.
Nous apprenons l'alphabet à l'école.
English: We learn the alphabet at school.
Elle écrit l'alphabet au tableau.
English: She writes the alphabet on the board.
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