oignon /onjˈɔ̃/ · noun · CEFR A1. French translation of "onion".

See also: Vocabulary entry (French) · Topic: French Nourriture et Boissons

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

French article/gender note: learn this word with the article "l'".

Dictionary form oignon
Article l'
Gender/article class elided article
Regular/likely plural oignons
How to use it in a sentence
Pattern
Subject + verb + l'oignon
Examples
C'est l'oignon.
Tip
Use the article with the noun when the language normally requires one.

Topic context

This word appears in the French Nourriture et Boissons.

Example Sentences

L'oignon est sur la nourriture.

English: The onion is on food.

A1 · Food and Beverages

L'oignon me fait pleurer.

English: The onion makes me cry.

A1 · foodAndDrink

Je coupe l'oignon pour la soupe.

English: I cut the onion for the soup.

A1 · foodAndDrink

Elle met de l'oignon dans la salade.

English: She puts onion in the salad.

A1 · foodAndDrink

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