Water – l'eau

(Pronounced like the English word "Owe")

To remember that Water is pronounced owe (eau) in French, use the following mnemonic:

She thought the glass of water was free – but then she realised she would owe (eau) the restaurant for it.

Eau is masculine, and because it begins with a vowel, the form of “the” that goes before it is l’ – so it’s l’eau. Imagine our early learner learning to swim in the water– with an “L” on his swimming trunks. (Remember, if it starts with a, e, i, o, u then just an L will do).

Examples of eau (water) in a sentence

L'eau est pure. 

(The water is pure).

Elle met de l'eau dans la bouilloire. 

(She puts water in the kettle).

Je bois de l'eau tous les jours. 

(I drink water every day).