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le the (definite article); the; my, your, etc.

le is the #1 most common word in French, a article. It means “the (definite article); the; my, your, etc.” and is pronounced /lə/.

#1frequency rank
7.24%of everyday French text
Level 1Beginner 1

Forms of le

FormWhat it isMeaning
lespluralthe

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