Learning objective
Notice common feminine endings in nouns and describing words.
Notice common feminine endings in nouns and describing words.
Lesson notes
- A feminine form often adds -e, but spelling can change.
- Some adjectives double the final consonant before -e: bon → bonne.
- Use the feminine form when the word describes a feminine person or noun.
Useful words
ami → amiemale friend → female friend
petit → petitesmall (masculine → feminine)
grand → grandetall (masculine → feminine)
bon → bonnegood (masculine → feminine)
heureux → heureusehappy (masculine → feminine)
Examples
une petite fillea small girl
Ma sœur est heureuse.My sister is happy.
Learning content and practice questions are original starter drafts for teacher review. The supplied syllabus PDF provides topic names and short descriptions.