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What is a key indicator of gender in French words?
Which of the following word endings typically indicate feminine words in French?
What percentage of cases can be identified by remembering word endings?
What are exceptions in identifying French word gender?
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Which word ending typically indicates a masculine word in French?
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Which of the following is an exception to the typical feminine word endings?
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What is the Lingoda platform mentioned for in the text?
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Which word ending is not typical for a feminine word in French?
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What is the exception regarding the word "eau" in French?
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Study Notes
- The video provides tips for identifying whether French words are masculine or feminine.
- Word endings are a key indicator of gender, with certain endings typically indicating masculine or feminine words.
- Remembering these endings can help identify gender in 80% of cases.
- Exceptions exist, but are relatively few in number.
- Endings indicating feminine words include "-ette," "-ade," "-ode," "-ude," "-ance," "-ence," and "-té."
- Endings indicating masculine words include "-teur," "-eur," "-isme," "-acle," "-isme," and "-phone."
- Exceptions to these endings include words like "silence," "côté," and "épisode."
- The word "eau" is a notable exception, being a feminine word despite ending in "-o."
- The Lingoda video conferencing course platform is mentioned as a resource for improving French grammar and conjugation.
- Viewers are encouraged to like and subscribe to the video, and to share any additional tips in the comments.
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