Is « charbon » masculine or feminine?
« charbon » is masculine. You say le charbon.
Article forms
| With the definite article | le charbon |
| With the indefinite article | un charbon |
| With the partitive article | du charbon |
Plural
The plural is charbons (les charbons). A noun keeps its gender in the plural; only the article stops showing it.
In a sentence
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Le charbon brûle.
The coal is burning. -
Les femmes sont au charbon.
The women are working. -
Les charbons rougeoient encore.
The coals are still glowing.
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Common questions
Is « charbon » masculine or feminine?
« charbon » is masculine. You say le charbon.
Is it « la charbon » or « le charbon »?
It is « le charbon ». « la charbon » is incorrect.
Check another word, or read the complete guide to French noun gender.