fourchette /fuʁʃˈɛt/ · noun · CEFR B1. French translation of "fork".

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Source term
fork
Translation
fourchette
CEFR Level
B1
Part of speech
noun
Image
Photo of fourchette (French)

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Article, Gender & Forms

French article note: a regular/likely article is "la" for "fourchette". Check context for exceptions.

Dictionary form fourchette
Likely article la
Likely gender feminine
Regular/likely plural fourchettes
How to use it in a sentence
Pattern
Subject + verb + la fourchette
Examples
J'ai besoin d'une fourchette pour manger ma salade.
Tip
Use the article with the noun when the language normally requires one.

Example Sentences

J'ai besoin d'une fourchette pour manger ma salade.

English: I need a fork to eat my salad.

B1 · Tools And Instruments

Veuillez me passer la fourchette qui est sur la table.

English: Please pass me the fork on the table.

B1 · Tools And Instruments

Elle a fait tomber sa fourchette pendant le dîner.

English: She dropped her fork during dinner.

B1 · Tools And Instruments

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