English–French

“dune” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/dyn/

Example

Nous avons escaladé la dune pour voir la mer.

We climbed the dune to see the sea.

Illustration for dune (dune)

How to say “dune” in French

“Dune” in French is dune.

A rounded ridge of sand whose crest shifts with the wind, often standing in a line beside the sea.

Full entry for dune: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with dune

La dune protège la plage du vent.

The dune protects the beach from the wind.

Tips for using dune

  • Dune is a feminine noun, so standard forms include une dune and une grande dune.

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