Is « force » masculine or feminine?
« force » is feminine. You say la force.
In English, « force » means strength, force.
Article forms
| With the definite article | la force |
| With the indefinite article | une force |
| With the partitive article | de la force |
Plural
The plural is forces (les forces). A noun keeps its gender in the plural; only the article stops showing it.
In a sentence
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Le savoir est une force.
Knowing is power. -
L'union fait la force.
United we stand. -
Utilise la force, Saeb !
Use the Force, Saeb!
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Common questions
Is « force » masculine or feminine?
« force » is feminine. You say la force.
Is it « le force » or « la force »?
It is « la force ». « le force » is incorrect.
Check another word, or read the complete guide to French noun gender.