French 1 Unit 1: Chapitre 1A Grammar: Nouns and Articles

These flashcards cover key vocabulary and concepts related to French nouns and articles, including definitions of terms and rules of gender.

Noun

A word that designates a person, place, or thing.

Masculine Nouns

Nouns that are associated with male gender, typically preceded by 'un'.

Feminine Nouns

Nouns that are associated with female gender, typically preceded by 'une'.

Article

The word used in front of a noun, such as 'the', 'a/an', or 'some'.

Indefinite Article

In French, 'un', 'une', and 'des' which indicate a noun's gender and number.

Plural Form of Indefinite Article

Changes from 'un' or 'une' to 'des' for plural nouns.

Gender of Nouns

In French, nouns are either masculine or feminine.

Endings Indicating Gender

Nouns ending in '-age', '-ment', '-eau', etc., are usually masculine, while those ending in '-tion', '-sion', '-té', etc., are usually feminine.

Exceptions in Gender

Some nouns can refer to either gender, such as 'un professeur' (a professor) or 'une personne' (a person).

Days of the Week, Languages, Weights

Typically considered masculine nouns in French.