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"Umbrella" in French: parapluie
le parapluie
Umbrella in French is le parapluie, masculine. You take un parapluie when it rains. A sun umbrella on the beach is un parasol.
Leaving home
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How to pronounce parapluie
Say it
pa-ra-PLWEE
/pa.ʁa.plɥi/
Parapluie: pa-ra-PLWEE. Final uie sounds like wee; silent e feel at the end of pluie inside the word.
"Umbrella" in French: quick reference
| French | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| le parapluie | the umbrella Rain umbrella. | Rain umbrella. |
| un parapluie | an umbrella Indefinite. | Indefinite. |
| ouvrir / fermer son parapluie | to open / close one's umbrella Actions. | Actions. |
| le parasol | beach / sun umbrella For sun, not rain. | For sun, not rain. |
How to use parapluie in real life
- 1Leaving home
Prends ton parapluie, il va pleuvoir.
Take your umbrella; it's going to rain.
Prends with tu.
- 2In the street
Mon parapluie s'est retourné avec le vent.
My umbrella flipped inside out in the wind.
Classic mishap.
- 3Café entrance
Je range mon parapluie à l'entrée.
I'm putting my umbrella away at the entrance.
Ranger = put away.
Mistakes English speakers make with parapluie
Incorrect: La parapluie.
Correct: Le parapluie.
Parapluie is masculine.
Incorrect: Un umbrella.
Correct: Un parapluie.
Use parapluie in French.
Good to know
Parapluie literally plays on pluie (rain). Shop entrances often have a stand for wet parapluies. Parasol is for shade on terraces and beaches.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Sudden rain after lunch
ChatPal
Tu as un parapluie ?
Do you have an umbrella?
You
Non… et toi, ton parapluie est où ?
No… and you, where's your umbrella?
ChatPal
Dans mon sac. On partage ?
In my bag. Shall we share?
You
Oui, merci. On court jusqu'au métro.
Yes, thanks. We'll run to the metro.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Umbrella" in French
Gender of parapluie?
Masculine: un parapluie.
Parapluie or parasol?
Parapluie for rain; parasol for sun.
How do you pronounce it?
Pa-ra-PLWEE.
How do I say take your umbrella?
Prends ton parapluie.
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