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L'oignon
This is a masculine noun. Note the silent 'i' in the traditional spelling; it is pronounced 'on-yon'.
Examples in context
Je pleure quand je coupe l'oignon.
I cry when I cut the onion.
L'oignon donne du goût à la soupe.
The onion adds flavor to the soup.
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