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"Toothbrush" in French: brosse à dents

la brosse à dents

Say it: bross ah dahnfeminine · la brosse à dentsnoun/bʁɔs a dɑ̃/

Toothbrush in French is la brosse à dents, feminine. Keep the whole phrase. Du dentifrice is toothpaste.

Packing

N'oublie pas ta brosse à dents.
Don't forget your toothbrush.
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How to pronounce brosse à dents

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bross ah dahn

/bʁɔs a dɑ̃/

bross ah dahn. Brosse like "bross". Dents is a nasal dahn.

"Toothbrush" in French: quick reference

FrenchEnglish
la brosse à dentsthe toothbrush

Full everyday phrase.

une brosse à dentsa toothbrush

Buying one.

ma brosse à dentsmy toothbrush

Possessive.

changer de brosse à dentsto change toothbrushes

Dentists' advice.

How to use brosse à dents in real life

  1. 1Packing

    N'oublie pas ta brosse à dents.

    Don't forget your toothbrush.

    Whole phrase required.

  2. 2Hotel bathroom

    Il n'y a pas de brosse à dents ici.

    There's no toothbrush here.

    Pas de + noun.

  3. 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.

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Morning rush

  1. ChatPal

    est ma brosse à dents ?

    Where is my toothbrush?

  2. You

    Ta brosse à dents est près du lavabo.

    Your toothbrush is by the sink.

  3. ChatPal

    Merci. Tu as une autre brosse à dents ?

    Thanks. Do you have another toothbrush?

  4. 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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