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The plural definite article for all nouns in French is __________.
The plural definite article for all nouns in French is __________.
les
True or False: Nouns that end in '-s,' '-x,' or '-z' in the singular form take an '-s' in the plural form.
True or False: Nouns that end in '-s,' '-x,' or '-z' in the singular form take an '-s' in the plural form.
False (B)
Which of the following nouns has an irregular plural form?
Which of the following nouns has an irregular plural form?
- le bureau (correct)
- le livre
- le chat
- la table
Provide an example of a noun that stays the same in both singular and plural forms.
Provide an example of a noun that stays the same in both singular and plural forms.
True or False: The masculine form is used to refer to a group that includes both males and females.
True or False: The masculine form is used to refer to a group that includes both males and females.
Match the singular noun to its correct plural form:
Match the singular noun to its correct plural form:
The plural indefinite article for nouns in French is _______.
The plural indefinite article for nouns in French is _______.
Which plural form is correct for 'le cours'?
Which plural form is correct for 'le cours'?
Provide the plural form of 'un choix'.
Provide the plural form of 'un choix'.
True or False: All French nouns form their plural by adding '-s' to the singular form.
True or False: All French nouns form their plural by adding '-s' to the singular form.
Which of these nouns follows an irregular plural formation?
Which of these nouns follows an irregular plural formation?
The plural of 'le travail' is ________.
The plural of 'le travail' is ________.
True or False: If a group consists of 99 women and 1 man, you must use the feminine plural form.
True or False: If a group consists of 99 women and 1 man, you must use the feminine plural form.
Translate to French: 'The hospitals'. Use the correct plural form.
Translate to French: 'The hospitals'. Use the correct plural form.
Which of the following options is the correct plural form for 'the place'?
Which of the following options is the correct plural form for 'the place'?
Complete the sentence with the correct article: J'aime _______ chats. (I like cats.)
Complete the sentence with the correct article: J'aime _______ chats. (I like cats.)
Considering rules for gender in plural nouns, which is the accepted form for 'a group of girls and boys'?
Considering rules for gender in plural nouns, which is the accepted form for 'a group of girls and boys'?
Explain in what situation a noun ending in -al gets pluralized with an -aux ending. Provide an example.
Explain in what situation a noun ending in -al gets pluralized with an -aux ending. Provide an example.
Give an example of a context where you'd use 'des' instead of 'les' with a plural noun.
Give an example of a context where you'd use 'des' instead of 'les' with a plural noun.
True or False: There are no exceptions to gender being determined by presence of a male in the group.
True or False: There are no exceptions to gender being determined by presence of a male in the group.
Flashcards
What is 'les'?
What is 'les'?
The plural definite article for all nouns.
What is 'des'?
What is 'des'?
The plural indefinite article for all nouns.
How do most French nouns become plural?
How do most French nouns become plural?
Add an '-s' to the singular form.
Nouns ending in -s, -x, or -z: plural form?
Nouns ending in -s, -x, or -z: plural form?
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What are irregular plural nouns?
What are irregular plural nouns?
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Gender rule for groups?
Gender rule for groups?
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What is 'les bureaux'?
What is 'les bureaux'?
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What is 'des hôpitaux'?
What is 'des hôpitaux'?
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What is 'les lieux'?
What is 'les lieux'?
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What is 'les travaux'?
What is 'les travaux'?
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Study Notes
Plural Articles
- The plural definite article for all nouns is "les"
- The plural indefinite article for all nouns is "des"
Plural Formation
- Most French nouns become plural by adding an "-s" to the singular form
Exceptions to Plural Formation
- Nouns ending in "-s," "-x," or "-z" remain unchanged in the plural form
- un choix → des choix (a choice → choices)
- le cours → les cours (the course → courses)
- le nez → les nez (the nose → noses)
- Some nouns have irregular plural forms
- le bureau → les bureaux (the desk/office → desks/offices)
- un hôpital → des hôpitaux (a hospital → hospitals)
- le lieu → les lieux (the place → places)
- le travail → les travaux (the work → tasks/jobs)
Gender Rule
- The masculine form is used for groups that include at least one male
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