How to Say ‘Pont du Gard’ in French
Le Pont du Gard
luh pon dew gard
[luh pon dew gard]
💬 Usage Tip: 'Pont' means 'bridge', and it's a masculine word.
🇫🇷 In France: A remarkably preserved Roman aqueduct bridge, showcasing ancient engineering.
Phrase Breakdown
Le
[luh]
The
The masculine singular definite article in French.
Le Pont du Gard est un ancien aqueduc romain.
The Pont du Gard is an ancient Roman aqueduct.
Pont
[pon]
Bridge
A structure carrying a road, path, railway, etc., across a river, road, or other obstacle.
Le Pont est une prouesse d'ingénierie.
The Bridge is an engineering feat.
du
[dew]
of the
A contraction of 'de le', showing possession or relation.
Les arcs du Pont du Gard sont impressionnants.
The arches of the Pont du Gard are impressive.
Gard
[gard]
Gard
A department in southern France and the river that runs through it.
Gard est célèbre pour son aqueduc.
Gard is famous for its aqueduct.
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