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In French, the indefinite article for a feminine noun is __________.
In French, the indefinite article for a feminine noun is __________.
une
True or False: The noun "une bibliothèque" means "a library" in English.
True or False: The noun "une bibliothèque" means "a library" in English.
True (A)
Which of the following nouns would take the indefinite article "une"?
Which of the following nouns would take the indefinite article "une"?
- jardin
- livre
- valise (correct)
- ami
Provide an example of a feminine noun in French that uses the indefinite article "une."
Provide an example of a feminine noun in French that uses the indefinite article "une."
True or False: The noun "héroïne" elides its definite article because it starts with an aspirate 'h'.
True or False: The noun "héroïne" elides its definite article because it starts with an aspirate 'h'.
Match the following feminine nouns to their English translations:
Match the following feminine nouns to their English translations:
Which of the following is the correct indefinite article and noun pairing for 'a Dutchwoman'?
Which of the following is the correct indefinite article and noun pairing for 'a Dutchwoman'?
Explain the difference in elision between "l'héroïne" and "le héros."
Explain the difference in elision between "l'héroïne" and "le héros."
True or False: The French word for 'a friend' (feminine) is 'un amie'.
True or False: The French word for 'a friend' (feminine) is 'un amie'.
Complete the sentence: _____ page means 'a page' in French.
Complete the sentence: _____ page means 'a page' in French.
Which article MUST precede a feminine noun?
Which article MUST precede a feminine noun?
List three examples of French feminine nouns that would use the indefinite article 'une'.
List three examples of French feminine nouns that would use the indefinite article 'une'.
True or False: All nouns ending in '-e' in French are feminine.
True or False: All nouns ending in '-e' in French are feminine.
In the phrase "une héroïne", why is it written with the elided form of the definite article when used as a definite article?
In the phrase "une héroïne", why is it written with the elided form of the definite article when used as a definite article?
The French word for 'a city' is _____ ville.
The French word for 'a city' is _____ ville.
Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct?
Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct?
Explain the role of indefinite articles in determining the gender of a noun in French.
Explain the role of indefinite articles in determining the gender of a noun in French.
True or False: If a French word can be used for both male and female (like 'ami' and 'amie'), the indefinite article will always be the same.
True or False: If a French word can be used for both male and female (like 'ami' and 'amie'), the indefinite article will always be the same.
Complete the sentence. A French student would use the article '____' before the feminine noun 'leçon'.
Complete the sentence. A French student would use the article '____' before the feminine noun 'leçon'.
Which of the following dictates whether to use 'une' versus 'l' before a feminine noun?
Which of the following dictates whether to use 'une' versus 'l' before a feminine noun?
Flashcards
Une
Une
The indefinite article used before feminine nouns in French.
Une amie
Une amie
A female friend.
Une librairie
Une librairie
A bookstore.
Une bibliothèque
Une bibliothèque
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Une mère
Une mère
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Une héroïne
Une héroïne
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Une page
Une page
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Une Hollandaise
Une Hollandaise
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Une valise
Une valise
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Une leçon
Une leçon
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Une ville
Une ville
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Elision with 'héroïne'
Elision with 'héroïne'
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Study Notes
- Feminine nouns in French use "une" as the indefinite article.
Examples of Feminine Nouns with "Une"
- une amie translates to "a friend".
- une librairie means "a bookstore".
- une bibliothèque signifies "a library".
- une mère means "a mother".
- une héroïne translates to "a heroine".
- une page refers to "a (book) page".
- une Hollandaise means "a Dutchwoman".
- une valise translates to "a suitcase".
- une leçon means "a lesson".
- une ville signifies "a city".
Pronunciation Note Regarding 'H'
- "L’héroïne" uses a mute 'h', allowing for elision of the definite article.
- "Le héros" has an aspirate 'h' and does not allow for elision.
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