Un livre
A book
Language note: The 'v' in 'livre' is pronounced softly, almost like a blend between 'v' and 'b'.
Culture note: France is a nation of book lovers. Paris has many famous bookstores; exploring them can be a cultural adventure!
Context: Paula tells Marie about reading a book.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Un
[uhn]
a
Indefinite article used before singular nouns to indicate a non-specific item.
J'ai visité un musée.
I visited a museum.
livre
[leevr]
book
A written or printed work consisting of pages glued or sewn together.
Elle a emprunté un livre à la bibliothèque.
She borrowed a book from the library.
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