May /mˈɛ/ · noun · CEFR A1. French translation of "May".

See also: Vocabulary entry (French) · Topic: French Noms de Personnages Historiques

Source term
May
Translation
May
CEFR Level
A1
Part of speech
noun
Image
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Article, Gender & Forms

French article note: a regular/likely article is "le" for "May". Check context for exceptions.

Dictionary form May
Likely article le
Likely gender masculine
Regular/likely plural Mays
How to use it in a sentence
Pattern
Subject + verb + le May
Examples
May est un grand chien.
Tip
Use the article with the noun when the language normally requires one.

Topic context

This word appears in the French Noms de Personnages Historiques.

Example Sentences

May est un grand chien.

English: May is a big dog.

A1 · Names of Historical Figures

May est ma camarade de classe.

English: May is my classmate.

A1 · Names

May a les cheveux très longs.

English: May has very long hair.

A1 · Names

J'ai donné mon vieux livre à May.

English: I gave May my old book.

A1 · Names

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