I would agree with Maarten, when writing / reading. In everyday French / conversations etc, most of the time, people would tend to use the masculine word 'chien' (same with 'chat'). But there is nothing wrong with using 'chienne' when talking about one's dog.
If i remember correctly there are exceptions to these rules like words ending with s,x, and something else that I don't remember maybe e since that is already feminine
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Chien or chienne
Without being specific, would one say “j’ai une chienne” or “j’ai un chien” when the dog in question is female?
Bonjour Kate,
I would agree with Maarten, when writing / reading. In everyday French / conversations etc, most of the time, people would tend to use the masculine word 'chien' (same with 'chat'). But there is nothing wrong with using 'chienne' when talking about one's dog.
See previous discussion on this topic: questions/use-the-female-for-a-cat
I hope this is helpful.
Bonne journée!
Not sure what you mean by 'without being specific' - but if you have a female dog you would be specific and say "J'ai une chienne".
Chien or chienne
Without being specific, would one say “j’ai une chienne” or “j’ai un chien” when the dog in question is female?
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why did “souris” use with “la” ?? “la” is a féminine article should use with noun that finish with e , right??
why did “souris” use with “la” ??
“la” is a féminine article should use with noun that finish with e , right??
Hi Morn,
I am afraid that the word souris is feminine.
The rule you mention is a rule of thumb and in any case, there are always exceptions to any grammatical rules you will learn.
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If i remember correctly there are exceptions to these rules like words ending with s,x, and something else that I don't remember maybe e since that is already feminine
why did “souris” use with “la” ?? “la” is a féminine article should use with noun that finish with e , right??
why did “souris” use with “la” ??
“la” is a féminine article should use with noun that finish with e , right??
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what is snake in french snake
what is snake called in french?
Hi Ann,
The French for ‘snake’ is
‘ le serpent’
but it isn’t in the list , where did you see this?
Serpent
Is serpent
Un serpent
serpent.
Oui c’est le serpent
serpent
what is snake in french snake
what is snake called in french?
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Un oiseau is male?
Hi,
L' oiseau is masculine as a noun, we don't have a specific feminine term for a female bird, you would have to add the word 'femelle'
Hope this helps!
Also the ending is eau which would lead to it being masculine
Un oiseau is male?
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Le hamster or l'hamster?
Le hamster or l'hamster? İs "le hamster" right?
It is le hamster, the "h" in hamster does not contract (it is a so-called hash aspiré)
Thank you soo much.
Le hamster or l'hamster?
Le hamster or l'hamster? İs "le hamster" right?
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