Is « base » masculine or feminine?
« base » is feminine. You say la base.
In English, « base » means base; basis.
Article forms
| With the definite article | la base |
| With the indefinite article | une base |
| With the partitive article | de la base |
Plural
The plural is bases (les bases). A noun keeps its gender in the plural; only the article stops showing it.
In a sentence
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Commençons par les bases.
Let's start with the basics. -
Vous êtes combien à la base ?
How many of you are there at the base? -
À la base, j'aime votre plan.
I basically like your plan.
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Common questions
Is « base » masculine or feminine?
« base » is feminine. You say la base.
Is it « le base » or « la base »?
It is « la base ». « le base » is incorrect.
Check another word, or read the complete guide to French noun gender.