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Masculin ou féminin?
Gender in French: tips to help students with gender learning: gender and word ending
A In general the following word-types are feminine (la, une):
1 ending in té
ex. la bonté, la propriété...
2 ending in sion, tion
ex.:la situation, la pollution, la version...
3 ending in ance and ence
la croyance, la surveillance, la patience, l'indulgence...
4 ending in eur
la chaleur, la peur.. exception: le bonheur
5 ending in eille
ex. la bouteille, l'oreille
6. ending in ve
l'épreuve ...
7 ending in ure
la voiture, la toiture...
8 ending in ence or ance
l'importance, l'indifference...
9 ending in son
la raison, la trahison...
10 ending in ole
la parole...
11 ending in ale
la cathèdrale...
B In general the following types of nouns are masculine (le, un):
1. ending in sme
l'enthousiasme, l'impressionnisme...
2 ending in eau
le bateau, le troupeau... exception: la peau
3 ending in ail or eil
le travail, le bétail, l'accueil...
4 ending in ment or ien
le soutien, le maintien,le scintillement...
Keep in mind that there are exceptions. For words that do not fall in these categories the gender has to be memorized.
Study these types of nouns, find others words to add to each category. Keep these examples in your notes.
Find out what they mean. Use them in conversation or writing.
Exercise: le ou la? santé, orteil, propreté, enseignement, chapeau, manteau, optimisme, moisson, souffrance, douceur, chaleur, malheur, affection
Tip: when you read a French text increase your awareness and knowledge and look for additional examples of these. Learning is best when your mind is alert.
Send your examples to info@cevenneslangues.com or write them as a commentary.
Next lesson: same word, different gender, different meaning.
Gender in French: tips to help students with gender learning: gender and word ending
A In general the following word-types are feminine (la, une):
1 ending in té
ex. la bonté, la propriété...
2 ending in sion, tion
ex.:la situation, la pollution, la version...
3 ending in ance and ence
la croyance, la surveillance, la patience, l'indulgence...
4 ending in eur
la chaleur, la peur.. exception: le bonheur
5 ending in eille
ex. la bouteille, l'oreille
6. ending in ve
l'épreuve ...
7 ending in ure
la voiture, la toiture...
8 ending in ence or ance
l'importance, l'indifference...
9 ending in son
la raison, la trahison...
10 ending in ole
la parole...
11 ending in ale
la cathèdrale...
B In general the following types of nouns are masculine (le, un):
1. ending in sme
l'enthousiasme, l'impressionnisme...
2 ending in eau
le bateau, le troupeau... exception: la peau
3 ending in ail or eil
le travail, le bétail, l'accueil...
4 ending in ment or ien
le soutien, le maintien,le scintillement...
Keep in mind that there are exceptions. For words that do not fall in these categories the gender has to be memorized.
Study these types of nouns, find others words to add to each category. Keep these examples in your notes.
Find out what they mean. Use them in conversation or writing.
Exercise: le ou la? santé, orteil, propreté, enseignement, chapeau, manteau, optimisme, moisson, souffrance, douceur, chaleur, malheur, affection
Tip: when you read a French text increase your awareness and knowledge and look for additional examples of these. Learning is best when your mind is alert.
Send your examples to info@cevenneslangues.com or write them as a commentary.
Next lesson: same word, different gender, different meaning.
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- Learning French: more tips for students
- One word two different meanings: une personne // personne
- Les expressions négatives// negative expressions
- Travelling the Lot Valley and the Aveyron: the south of France never ceases to surprise.
- A visit to Minerve and the Minervois in Southern France
- Learn French part 6: more suggestions to help you learn
- Learn French: suggestions to help you learn/ part 5
- Learn French: 5 more tips to help language students
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