Le sac en cuir, qu'elle porte, est déjà très populaire.
English: The leather bag, which she wears, is already very popular.
cuir /kyˈiʁ/ · noun · CEFR B1. French translation of "leather".
See also: Vocabulary entry (French) · Topic: French Mode et Soins Personnels
- Source term
- leather
- Translation
- cuir
- CEFR Level
- B1
- Part of speech
- noun
- Image
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Article, Gender & Forms
French article/gender note: learn this word with the article "le".
| Dictionary form | cuir |
|---|---|
| Article | le |
| Gender/article class | masculine |
| Regular/likely plural | cuirs |
How to use it in a sentence
- Pattern
- Subject + verb + le cuir
- Examples
- C'est le cuir.
- Tip
- Use the article with the noun when the language normally requires one.
Topic context
This word appears in the French Mode et Soins Personnels.
Example Sentences
Il a une vieille veste en cuir.
English: He owns an old leather jacket.
Elle a acheté des bottes en cuir pour l'hiver.
English: She bought leather boots for the winter.
Le sac est en cuir brun et souple.
English: The bag is made of soft brown leather.
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