Is « clé » masculine or feminine?
« clé » is feminine. You say la clé.
In English, « clé » means key; wrench.
Article forms
| With the definite article | la clé |
| With the indefinite article | une clé |
| With the partitive article | de la clé |
Plural
The plural is clés (les clés). A noun keeps its gender in the plural; only the article stops showing it.
In a sentence
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Apporte la clé.
Bring the key. -
Jetez les clés.
Throw the keys. -
Où est la clé ?
Where's the key?
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Common questions
Is « clé » masculine or feminine?
« clé » is feminine. You say la clé.
Is it « le clé » or « la clé »?
It is « la clé ». « le clé » is incorrect.
Check another word, or read the complete guide to French noun gender.