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How to Say "Water" in French

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
eau
"Water" in French 路 say it like oh

The most natural way to say "Water" in French is eau. Tap the speaker above to hear it, then say it back out loud. That is the fastest way to make it stick.

Other ways to say it

l'eau
used when specifying 'the water' in a sentence

When to use it

You can use 'eau' in everyday conversations when talking about drinking, cooking, or any context involving water. It's a basic word that everyone understands. You might also hear it in phrases like 'eau potable' for drinking water.

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Examples in French

FrenchEnglish
Je bois de l'eau.I drink water.
Il faut 茅conomiser l'eau.We need to save water.
Common mistake
A common mistake is to confuse 'eau' with 'eaux', which is the plural form and refers to waters or bodies of water.

The fastest way to remember it

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Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between 'eau' and 'eaux'?

'Eau' is singular and means 'water', while 'eaux' is plural and refers to 'waters' or multiple bodies of water.

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