Noun Endings Flashcards
(32 cards)
Feminine words begin with-
La/l’/une
Masculine words begin with-
Le/l’/un
Female people are
Mère / tante
Any female person
Male people are
Frère / oncle
Any male people
Feminine fruit and veg end in “e”
E.g. Pomme / pomme de terre
Masculine words ending in “et”
E.g. Jouet / billet
Feminine words ending in “euse”
E.g. Vendeuse / chanteuse
Masculine words ending in “ing”
E.g. Shopping / camping
Feminine words ending in “esse”
E.g. Vitesse / gentillesse
Feminine words ending in “trice”
E.g. Actrise / institutrice
Most feminine words ending in “lle”
E.g. Ville / sale
Masculine measures
Kilo / litre
Most feminine words ending in “sion”
E.g. Occasion / version
Masculine seasons
Hiver
Automne
Most feminine words ending in “tion”
E.g. Action / natation
Masculine words ending in “ou”
E.g. Cou / generou
Masculine days and months
All days
All months
Feminine words with “use” endings
E.g. Chemise / bêtise
Most feminine words ending in “ure”
E.g. Nature / lecture
Masculine languages
Fançais / Allemand
Feminine words with “aison” endings
E.g. Maison / saison
Most feminine words ending in “ine”
E.g. Piscine / routine
Masculine words ending in “ien”
E.g. Musicien / mécanicien
Masculine words ending in “isme”
E.g. Tourisme / socialisme
