la maison
Feminine (F)Meaning: house / home
| Feature | Singular Form | Plural Form |
|---|---|---|
| Definite Article | la | les |
| Indefinite Article | une | des |
| Full Noun | maison | maisons (-s ending) |
📜 Ending Rules & Reliability Guidelines
• -son / -tion / -sion: 99% Feminine in French (e.g. la maison, la nation, la vision).
• -age / -ment / -eau: 95% Masculine in French (e.g. le garage, le gouvernement, le château).
⚠️ Common High-Frequency Exceptions
- Le squelette (m) — ends in -ette but is masculine.
- La mer (f) — ends in consonant but is feminine.
- Le silence (m) — ends in -ence but is masculine.