Is « machine » masculine or feminine?

« machine » is feminine. You say la machine.

Article forms

With the definite article la machine
With the indefinite article une machine
With the partitive article de la machine

Plural

The plural is machines (les machines). A noun keeps its gender in the plural; only the article stops showing it.

Common questions

Is « machine » masculine or feminine?

« machine » is feminine. You say la machine.

Is it « le machine » or « la machine »?

It is « la machine ». « le machine » is incorrect.


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