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In French, the indefinite article for a masculine noun is __________.
In French, the indefinite article for a masculine noun is __________.
un
The indefinite article "un" is only used for nouns that begin with a consonant.
The indefinite article "un" is only used for nouns that begin with a consonant.
False (B)
Which of the following nouns would take the indefinite article "un"?
Which of the following nouns would take the indefinite article "un"?
- école
- musée (correct)
- fenêtre
- amie
Provide an example of a masculine noun in French that uses the indefinite article "un."
Provide an example of a masculine noun in French that uses the indefinite article "un."
The noun "un pianiste" can refer to both male and female pianists, but "un" is used because "pianiste" is masculine in this context.
The noun "un pianiste" can refer to both male and female pianists, but "un" is used because "pianiste" is masculine in this context.
Match the masculine noun to its English translation:
Match the masculine noun to its English translation:
Select the sentence that correctly uses the indefinite article 'un'.
Select the sentence that correctly uses the indefinite article 'un'.
"Je cherche _________ hôtel près de la gare."
"Je cherche _________ hôtel près de la gare."
All French nouns that end in '-e' are feminine, so they do not use the indefinite article 'un'.
All French nouns that end in '-e' are feminine, so they do not use the indefinite article 'un'.
Explain why 'un' is used before 'ami' even though 'ami' starts with a vowel.
Explain why 'un' is used before 'ami' even though 'ami' starts with a vowel.
Which of the following situations correctly demonstrates the use of 'un'?
Which of the following situations correctly demonstrates the use of 'un'?
Bien que le mot commence par une voyelle, j'ai besoin de _________ nouveau ordinateur.
Bien que le mot commence par une voyelle, j'ai besoin de _________ nouveau ordinateur.
In formal French, it is always incorrect to use 'un' before a noun starting with a vowel due to pronunciation rules.
In formal French, it is always incorrect to use 'un' before a noun starting with a vowel due to pronunciation rules.
Describe a scenario where using the wrong indefinite article ('une' instead of 'un') could change the meaning of a sentence.
Describe a scenario where using the wrong indefinite article ('une' instead of 'un') could change the meaning of a sentence.
Match the correct indefinite article with the correct term (must agree in number and gender):
Match the correct indefinite article with the correct term (must agree in number and gender):
Which philosophical concept justifies the arbitrary assignment of gender to inanimate objects in languages like French, influencing article usage?
Which philosophical concept justifies the arbitrary assignment of gender to inanimate objects in languages like French, influencing article usage?
Despite its commencement with a vowel and divergence from traditional gender norms, the noun _________ (referring to a 21st-century digital device) still necessitates the indefinite article 'un' due to its prevailing masculine grammatical classification within contemporary Parisian vernacular.
Despite its commencement with a vowel and divergence from traditional gender norms, the noun _________ (referring to a 21st-century digital device) still necessitates the indefinite article 'un' due to its prevailing masculine grammatical classification within contemporary Parisian vernacular.
The historical evolution of the French language dictates that the usage of 'un' with masculine nouns will eventually be replaced by a gender-neutral article to reflect societal shifts towards gender fluidity.
The historical evolution of the French language dictates that the usage of 'un' with masculine nouns will eventually be replaced by a gender-neutral article to reflect societal shifts towards gender fluidity.
Devise a sentence in French demonstrating both the correct use of 'un' with a masculine noun and the subjunctive mood.
Devise a sentence in French demonstrating both the correct use of 'un' with a masculine noun and the subjunctive mood.
Match the following masculine nouns with the most plausible etymological origin influencing their gender assignment in modern French:
Match the following masculine nouns with the most plausible etymological origin influencing their gender assignment in modern French:
Flashcards
What is 'un'?
What is 'un'?
The indefinite article used before masculine nouns in French.
What is 'un ami'?
What is 'un ami'?
A male friend.
What is 'un hôtel'?
What is 'un hôtel'?
A hotel.
What is 'un autobus'?
What is 'un autobus'?
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What is 'un jardin'?
What is 'un jardin'?
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What is 'un billet'?
What is 'un billet'?
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What is 'un musée'?
What is 'un musée'?
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What is 'un dictionnaire'?
What is 'un dictionnaire'?
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What is 'un pianiste'?
What is 'un pianiste'?
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What is 'un fauteuil'?
What is 'un fauteuil'?
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What is 'un salon'?
What is 'un salon'?
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'Un' before vowels?
'Un' before vowels?
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Gender and 'un'?
Gender and 'un'?
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Study Notes
Masculine Nouns in French
- The indefinite article "un" is for masculine nouns.
- The indefinite article is "un" if the noun starts with a consonant or a vowel.
Examples of Masculine Nouns
- un ami - a friend (m.)
- un hôtel - a hotel
- un autobus - a bus
- un jardin - a garden
- un billet - a ticket
- un musée - a museum
- un dictionnaire - a dictionary
- un pianiste - a pianist (m.)
- un fauteuil - an easy chair
- un salon - a living room
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