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"Toothbrush" in French: brosse à dents
la brosse à dents
Toothbrush in French is la brosse à dents, feminine. Keep the whole phrase. Du dentifrice is toothpaste.
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How to pronounce brosse à dents
Say it
bross ah dahn
/bʁɔs a dɑ̃/
bross ah dahn. Brosse like "bross". Dents is a nasal dahn.
"Toothbrush" in French: quick reference
| French | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| la brosse à dents | the toothbrush Full everyday phrase. | Full everyday phrase. |
| une brosse à dents | a toothbrush Buying one. | Buying one. |
| ma brosse à dents | my toothbrush Possessive. | Possessive. |
| changer de brosse à dents | to change toothbrushes Dentists' advice. | Dentists' advice. |
How to use brosse à dents in real life
- 1Packing
N'oublie pas ta brosse à dents.
Don't forget your toothbrush.
Whole phrase required.
- 2Hotel bathroom
Il n'y a pas de brosse à dents ici.
There's no toothbrush here.
Pas de + noun.
- 3Pharmacy
Je cherche une brosse à dents souple.
I'm looking for a soft toothbrush.
Souple for soft bristles.
Mistakes English speakers make with brosse à dents
Incorrect: Ma brosse dents.
Correct: Ma brosse à dents.
Keep à dents in the phrase.
Incorrect: Le brosse à dents.
Correct: La brosse à dents.
Brosse is feminine: la.
Good to know
French pharmacies sell brosses à dents next to dentifrice. Dentists say changez de brosse à dents often; electric ones are brosse à dents électrique.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Morning rush
ChatPal
Où est ma brosse à dents ?
Where is my toothbrush?
You
Ta brosse à dents est près du lavabo.
Your toothbrush is by the sink.
ChatPal
Merci. Tu as une autre brosse à dents ?
Thanks. Do you have another toothbrush?
You
Oui, dans le tiroir du bas.
Yes, in the bottom drawer.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Toothbrush" in French
How do I say toothbrush?
La brosse à dents.
Is it masculine or feminine?
Feminine: une / la brosse à dents.
How do I say toothpaste?
Le dentifrice.
How do you pronounce brosse à dents?
Bross ah dahn.
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