Is « chanson » masculine or feminine?
« chanson » is feminine. You say la chanson.
In English, « chanson » means song.
Article forms
| With the definite article | la chanson |
| With the indefinite article | une chanson |
| With the partitive article | de la chanson |
Plural
The plural is chansons (les chansons). A noun keeps its gender in the plural; only the article stops showing it.
In a sentence
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C'est une chanson.
It's a song. -
Chantons une chanson.
Let's sing a song. -
J'écris une chanson.
I'm writing a song.
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Common questions
Is « chanson » masculine or feminine?
« chanson » is feminine. You say la chanson.
Is it « le chanson » or « la chanson »?
It is « la chanson ». « le chanson » is incorrect.
Check another word, or read the complete guide to French noun gender.