French nouns are words that name people, places, things, or ideas. They have gender (masculine or feminine) and number (singular or plural), and they determine article and adjective forms.
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Table of Contents
- Gender
Gender is a fundamental aspect of French grammar that classifies nouns as either masculine or feminine. Understanding gender is essential for correct article usage, adjective agreement, and overall sentence structure.
- Plurals
French plurals: how to form plural nouns and articles in French, including regular rules, common exceptions, and examples.
- Gender Agreement
Gender agreement in French is the grammatical rule that requires adjectives, articles, and some pronouns to match the gender (masculine or feminine) of the nouns they describe. French nouns are either masculine or feminine, and this inherent gender affects how other words in the sentence change their form.
- Noun-Adjective Agreement
Noun-adjective agreement in French ensures that adjectives match the gender and number of the nouns they describe. Understanding this rule is key to writing and speaking correctly.
- Articles
French articles are words that introduce nouns and indicate their gender, number, and definiteness or indefiniteness. This covers definite, indefinite, and partitive articles.
- Definite Articles
Definite articles in French express “the” for specific nouns (le, la, l’, les). They agree in gender and number, and are used before known or general items.
- Indefinite Articles
French indefinite articles and their usage for general, unspecified quantities or noun introductions.
- Partitive Articles
Partitive articles in French are used to express an unspecified quantity of something, often translating to "some" or "any" in English. They appear before mass nouns or uncountable items and adjust according to the gender and number of the noun.
Last updated: Thu Jun 12, 2025
