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How to Say ‘Snail’ in French

Escargot

es-kar-go

[es-kar-go]

💬 Usage Tip: The final t is silent in escargot: (ess-kar-go). French often leaves final consonants unspoken unless the next word pulls them into a link.

Phrase Breakdown

Escargot

[es-kar-go]

Snail

A delicacy in French cuisine, typically served cooked in garlic butter.

Example

Les escargots sont servis avec du beurre à l'ail.

The snails are served with garlic butter.

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