Is « chute » masculine or feminine?
« chute » is feminine. You say la chute.
Article forms
| With the definite article | la chute |
| With the indefinite article | une chute |
| With the partitive article | de la chute |
Plural
The plural is chutes (les chutes). A noun keeps its gender in the plural; only the article stops showing it.
In a sentence
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Plus dure sera la chute.
The higher you fly, the harder you fall. -
L'orgueil précède la chute.
Pride cometh before a fall. -
La neige a amorti ma chute.
The snow cushioned my fall.
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Common questions
Is « chute » masculine or feminine?
« chute » is feminine. You say la chute.
Is it « le chute » or « la chute »?
It is « la chute ». « le chute » is incorrect.
Check another word, or read the complete guide to French noun gender.