Is « bord » masculine or feminine?
« bord » is masculine. You say le bord.
In English, « bord » means edge; (à bord) on board.
Article forms
| With the definite article | le bord |
| With the indefinite article | un bord |
| With the partitive article | du bord |
Plural
The plural is bords (les bords). A noun keeps its gender in the plural; only the article stops showing it.
In a sentence
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Je vois le bord.
I see the edge. -
J'étais au bord des larmes.
I was on the verge of tears. -
Je vis au bord de la mer.
I live by the sea.
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Common questions
Is « bord » masculine or feminine?
« bord » is masculine. You say le bord.
Is it « la bord » or « le bord »?
It is « le bord ». « la bord » is incorrect.
Check another word, or read the complete guide to French noun gender.