Is « cordon » masculine or feminine?
« cordon » is masculine. You say le cordon.
Article forms
| With the definite article | le cordon |
| With the indefinite article | un cordon |
| With the partitive article | du cordon |
Plural
The plural is cordons (les cordons). A noun keeps its gender in the plural; only the article stops showing it.
In a sentence
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Le cordon d'alimentation n'est pas assez long.
The cord isn't long enough. -
Elle a gardé les cordons de la bourse bien serrés.
She kept a tight rein on the purse strings. -
Plusieurs personnes ont tenté de percer le cordon de sécurité.
Several people tried to break through the cordon.
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Common questions
Is « cordon » masculine or feminine?
« cordon » is masculine. You say le cordon.
Is it « la cordon » or « le cordon »?
It is « le cordon ». « la cordon » is incorrect.
Check another word, or read the complete guide to French noun gender.