Is « chair » masculine or feminine?
« chair » is feminine. You say la chair.
Article forms
| With the definite article | la chair |
| With the indefinite article | une chair |
| With the partitive article | de la chair |
Plural
The plural is chairs (les chairs). A noun keeps its gender in the plural; only the article stops showing it.
In a sentence
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La chair est mortelle.
The flesh is mortal. -
J'ai la chair de poule.
I got goosebumps. -
Nous voulons de la chair.
We want meat.
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Common questions
Is « chair » masculine or feminine?
« chair » is feminine. You say la chair.
Is it « le chair » or « la chair »?
It is « la chair ». « le chair » is incorrect.
Check another word, or read the complete guide to French noun gender.