Is « colombe » masculine or feminine?
« colombe » is feminine. You say la colombe.
Article forms
| With the definite article | la colombe |
| With the indefinite article | une colombe |
| With the partitive article | de la colombe |
Plural
The plural is colombes (les colombes). A noun keeps its gender in the plural; only the article stops showing it.
In a sentence
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La colombe symbolise la paix.
The dove symbolizes peace. -
Une colombe est un symbole de paix.
A dove is a symbol of peace. -
La colombe est le symbole de la paix.
The dove stands for peace.
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Common questions
Is « colombe » masculine or feminine?
« colombe » is feminine. You say la colombe.
Is it « le colombe » or « la colombe »?
It is « la colombe ». « le colombe » is incorrect.
Check another word, or read the complete guide to French noun gender.