Is « ciel » masculine or feminine?
« ciel » is masculine. You say le ciel.
In English, « ciel » means sky; heaven.
Article forms
| With the definite article | le ciel |
| With the indefinite article | un ciel |
| With the partitive article | du ciel |
Plural
The plural is cieux (les cieux). A noun keeps its gender in the plural; only the article stops showing it.
In a sentence
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Le ciel est bleu.
The sky is blue. -
Regarde le ciel.
Look at the sky. -
Le ciel est calme.
The sky is serene.
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Common questions
Is « ciel » masculine or feminine?
« ciel » is masculine. You say le ciel.
Is it « la ciel » or « le ciel »?
It is « le ciel ». « la ciel » is incorrect.
Check another word, or read the complete guide to French noun gender.