Nouns (pre- midterm subject) Flashcards
1
Q
Nouns ending in -ette,
A
normally female
2
Q
Nouns ending in -esse
A
normally female
3
Q
Nouns ending in -tion
A
normally female
4
Q
What is the general rule for turning a noun to plural?
A
add -s to end of noun and change the definite article to les
5
Q
What is the rule when noun ends in -al for turning a noun to plural?
A
drop the -al and add -aux; change the definite article to les
6
Q
What is the rule when noun ends in -eau for turning a noun to plural?
A
add -x and change the definite article to les
7
Q
What is the rule when noun ends in -s, -x, or -z for turning a noun to plural?
A
just change the definite article to les
