Is « courant » masculine or feminine?
« courant » is masculine. You say le courant.
In English, « courant » means current (electrical or water); (au courant) up to date.
Article forms
| With the definite article | le courant |
| With the indefinite article | un courant |
| With the partitive article | du courant |
Plural
The plural is courants (les courants). A noun keeps its gender in the plural; only the article stops showing it.
In a sentence
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Coupe le courant.
Cut off the power. -
Coupez le courant.
Cut the power off. -
Le courant est coupé.
The power is out.
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Common questions
Is « courant » masculine or feminine?
« courant » is masculine. You say le courant.
Is it « la courant » or « le courant »?
It is « le courant ». « la courant » is incorrect.
Check another word, or read the complete guide to French noun gender.