How to Say ‘A corner’ in French
Un coin
uhn kwan
[uhn kwan]
💬 Usage Tip: Coin means corner, pronounced more like kwan than coin in English. Sneaky pronunciation trap!
🇫🇷 In France: Saying an animal stays in a corner suggests withdrawal or low energy, which is useful information for a French vet.
Phrase Breakdown
Un
[uhn]
a; an; one
Indefinite article before a masculine noun.
Un coin tranquille lui convient mieux.
A quiet corner suits her better.
coin
[kwan]
corner
A noun meaning a corner or small area.
La poule attend dans un coin.
The hen waits in a corner.
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