How to Say ‘The small syringe’ in French
La petite seringue
lah puh-TEET suh-RANG
[lah puh-TEET suh-RANG]
💬 Usage Tip: Petite means "small." Seringue is feminine, so we say la petite seringue. Fun sound tip: seringue ends with a nasal sound, a bit like "ruhng."
🇫🇷 In France: French vets often use a petite seringue without a needle to give liquid medicine to small animals and birds by mouth.
Phrase Breakdown
La
[lah]
the
A feminine singular definite article, used before a feminine noun.
La petite seringue est prête.
The small syringe is ready.
petite
[puh-TEET]
small
An adjective meaning “small” or “little,” feminine singular here to match a feminine noun.
La petite seringue est plus facile à utiliser.
The small syringe is easier to use.
seringue
[suh-RANG]
syringe
A small syringe or dropper used to give liquid medicine.
Remplissez la seringue avec le traitement.
Fill the syringe with the treatment.
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