How to Say ‘A book’ in French
Un livre
uhn leevr
[uhn leevr]
💬 Usage Tip: The 'v' in 'livre' is pronounced softly, almost like a blend between 'v' and 'b'.
🇫🇷 In France: France is a nation of book lovers. Paris has many famous bookstores; exploring them can be a cultural adventure!
Phrase Breakdown
Un
[uhn]
a
Indefinite article used before singular nouns to indicate a non-specific item.
J'ai visité un musée.
I visited a museum.
livre
[leevr]
book
A written or printed work consisting of pages glued or sewn together.
Elle a emprunté un livre à la bibliothèque.
She borrowed a book from the library.
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