Le Feminin

Question 0

What are the the 8 ways to change a masculine word into a feminine word?

Answer 0

1. If the word ends in a consonant, then add an “e”.
2. If the word end in a “é” , then add an “e”
3. If the word end in a “on” , then add an “ne”
4. If the word end in a “en” , then add an “ne”
5. If the word end in a “er” , then replace the “e” before the “r” with a “è” and add a “e”.
6. If the word ends with an “eur”, then replace it with an “euse”.
7. If the word ends in a “eux” , then replace it with an “euse”.
8. If the word ends with a “eur”, then replace it with “trice”.

Question 1

What are the 7 irregular words that do not follow by the rules. Please list them in their masculine and feminine form.

Answer 1

beau-belle
nouveau-nouvelle
vieux-vielle
blanc-blanche
gentil-gentille
roux-rousse
gros-grosse