How to Say ‘The Eiffel Tower’ in French
La Tour Eiffel
lah toor eh-fel
[lah toor eh-fel]
💬 Usage Tip: In French, 'tour' means 'tower'. It's a feminine noun, hence 'la'.
🇫🇷 In France: A global icon of France, the Eiffel Tower was initially criticized but is now a beloved landmark.
Phrase Breakdown
La
[lah]
The
The feminine singular definite article in French.
La Tour Eiffel est un symbole de Paris.
The Eiffel Tower is a symbol of Paris.
Tour
[toor]
Tower
A tall structure that can be standalone or part of a larger building.
La Tour Eiffel attire des millions de visiteurs chaque année.
The Eiffel Tower attracts millions of visitors each year.
Eiffel
[eh-fel]
Eiffel
Named after Gustave Eiffel, the engineer whose company designed and built the tower.
Gustave Eiffel a conçu la Tour Eiffel.
Gustave Eiffel designed the Eiffel Tower.
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