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The Logic of Gender
In French, gender is often grammatical rather than biological. While a man is masculine and a woman is feminine, an object like a table (la table) is feminine simply because of the word's category. To master this, we recommend checking the PrepMyFrench verb conjugator and noun guides to see how gender affects the rest of your sentence.
The Secret of Endings
While there are exceptions, the ending of a word is your best clue for guessing the gender. Use these patterns to navigate new vocabulary with confidence.
Masculine Patterns
Feminine Patterns
People & Professions
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| Masculine | Feminine |
|---|---|
| un ami | une amie |
| un avocat | une avocate |
| un voisin | une voisine |
The Trap Zone
French loves to surprise you! Some words look feminine but are masculine, and vice versa. These are the 'rebels' you simply have to memorize. Don't let them trip you up—keep practicing with PrepMyFrench!