In French, nouns can change based on whether they are masculine or feminine. This is important because it tells us which little words, called articles, to use in front of the nouns.

Articles are like mini words that help us describe nouns. We have two types:

• Definite Articles: These refer to specific things, like “the.”
• Indefinite Articles: These refer to general things, like “a.”

Let’s break it down further.

Gendered Nouns:

1. Le médecin (the doctor - masculine)

   • This means a male doctor.

2. La médecin (the doctor - feminine)

   • This means a female doctor.

3. Un élève (a student - masculine)

   • This means a male student.

4. Une élève (a student - feminine)

   • This means a female student.

5. Le père (the father)

   • This means a father.

6. La mère (the mother)

   • This means a mother.

Articles:

• Definite Articles:

  • Le: for masculine nouns.
  • La: for feminine nouns.

• Indefinite Articles:

  • Un: for masculine nouns.
  • Une: for feminine nouns.

Example Sentences:

• For Masculine:

  • “Le père est gentil.” (The father is kind.)
  • “Un médecin aide les gens.” (A doctor helps people.)

• For Feminine:

  • “La mère est gentille.” (The mother is kind.)
  • “Une médecin aide les femmes.” (A female doctor helps women.)

By looking at these examples, you can see how nouns change meaning depending on if they’re masculine or feminine. It’s also really important to use the right articles with them. So, remember to practice using both the masculine and feminine forms in your sentences!