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In French, feminine singular nouns take the definite article __________.
In French, feminine singular nouns take the definite article __________.
la
True or False: All French feminine nouns end in '-e'.
True or False: All French feminine nouns end in '-e'.
False (B)
Which of the following is a feminine noun that does not end in '-e'?
Which of the following is a feminine noun that does not end in '-e'?
- la boutique
- la forêt (correct)
- la lampe
- la voiture
Name one example of a feminine noun in French that uses the article 'la' and does not end in '-e'.
Name one example of a feminine noun in French that uses the article 'la' and does not end in '-e'.
Which of the following nouns takes the definite article 'la'?
Which of the following nouns takes the definite article 'la'?
True or False: The final consonant in most French words is pronounced.
True or False: The final consonant in most French words is pronounced.
Which of these words is NOT a feminine noun?
Which of these words is NOT a feminine noun?
Many French feminine nouns end in '-e', but this is not a ___________ rule.
Many French feminine nouns end in '-e', but this is not a ___________ rule.
What is the definite article specifically used for feminine singular nouns in French?
What is the definite article specifically used for feminine singular nouns in French?
True or False: The word 'la radio' is a feminine noun that ends in '-o'.
True or False: The word 'la radio' is a feminine noun that ends in '-o'.
Which of the following pairs is correct concerning the article and the noun?
Which of the following pairs is correct concerning the article and the noun?
In French, the word for 'the sister' is 'la __________'.
In French, the word for 'the sister' is 'la __________'.
Provide any 2 French feminine nouns that do not end with the letter 'e'.
Provide any 2 French feminine nouns that do not end with the letter 'e'.
True or False: All French nouns ending in '-e' are feminine.
True or False: All French nouns ending in '-e' are feminine.
Which of the following correctly pairs the French noun with its English meaning and article?
Which of the following correctly pairs the French noun with its English meaning and article?
The French word for 'the warmth' is 'la __________'.
The French word for 'the warmth' is 'la __________'.
Explain briefly why knowing the gender of a noun is important in French.
Explain briefly why knowing the gender of a noun is important in French.
True or False: If a French noun refers to a female person, it is always feminine.
True or False: If a French noun refers to a female person, it is always feminine.
Identify the sentence that correctly uses the feminine definite article:
Identify the sentence that correctly uses the feminine definite article:
Complete the following sentence with the correct word: 'J'ai vu __________ dans le jardin.' (I saw the ant in the garden.)
Complete the following sentence with the correct word: 'J'ai vu __________ dans le jardin.' (I saw the ant in the garden.)
Flashcards
What is 'la' in French?
What is 'la' in French?
The definite article used before feminine singular nouns in French.
Do all feminine nouns end in '-e'?
Do all feminine nouns end in '-e'?
Many feminine nouns end in '-e,' but this is not a reliable rule.
La boutique
La boutique
A store or shop. Takes the article 'la'.
La lampe
La lampe
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La soeur
La soeur
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La femme
La femme
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La table
La table
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La main
La main
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La nuit
La nuit
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La forêt
La forêt
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Study Notes
Feminine Nouns in French
- Feminine singular nouns use "la" as their definite article.
- Feminine nouns commonly end in "-e", but this is not a universal characteristic.
- Most final consonants are silent with the exception of the final "-r" in some instances.
- Examples of common feminine nouns include la banque (the bank), la lampe (the lamp), la boutique (the store, shop), la langue (the language).
- Further examples of common feminine nouns: la chemise (the shirt), la soeur (the sister), la femme (the woman, wife), la table (the table).
- Other examples are la jeune fille (the girl), la voiture (the car).
- Examples of feminine nouns that do not conclude with "-e" are la chaleur (heat, warmth), la forêt (the forest), la croix (the cross).
- Further examples of feminine nouns that do not conclude with "-e": la fourmi (the ant), la distraction (the amusement), la main (the hand), la fleur (the flower).
- Other examples include la nuit (the night), la fois (the time [occasion]), la radio (the radio).
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