Usage Note
K is the eleventh letter of the French alphabet, pronounced like English 'ka'. It is relatively rare in native French words, appearing mostly in loanwords such as kiosque and képi. The plural is des k.
Examples
"Le mot 'kayak' commence par un k."
Natural Translation
The word 'kayak' starts with a k.

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