Nouns masculine Or Feminine Flashcards
What is a noun in French?
A word that names a person, place, thing, or idea.
Which article is used for feminine nouns?
la (definite), une (indefinite).
Which noun is usually feminine?
la maison.
Which sentence uses the correct noun gender?
Le lionne est majestueuse.
Which article fits ‘______ arbre’ correctly?
l’.
What is the plural form of “the”?
les.
What is the rule for nouns starting with vowels or silent ‘h’?
Use l’ instead of le or la.
Which suffixes often indicate a masculine noun?
-eau, -isme, -ment, -age, -al.
Which suffixes often indicate a feminine noun?
-ade, -ude, -ance, -sion, -tion.
What is an example of an irregular plural noun ending in -eau?
le bateau -> les bateaux.
What is the plural form of “le journal”?
les journaux.
What is the plural of “un œil”?
des yeux.
Which nouns are always plural?
les vacances, les lunettes, les ciseaux, les gens.
How do you make most French nouns plural?
Add -s to the singular noun.
Which nouns don’t change in the plural form?
Nouns ending in -s, -x, or -z (e.g., le bus -> les bus).
