Is « maman » masculine or feminine?
« maman » is feminine. You say la maman.
In English, « maman » means mom.
Article forms
| With the definite article | la maman |
| With the indefinite article | une maman |
| With the partitive article | de la maman |
Plural
The plural is mamans (les mamans). A noun keeps its gender in the plural; only the article stops showing it.
In a sentence
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Ta maman est à la maison ?
Is your mum at home? -
Jouons au papa et à la maman !
Let's play house. -
Ma maman m'a tricoté un pull.
Mother knitted a sweater for me.
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Common questions
Is « maman » masculine or feminine?
« maman » is feminine. You say la maman.
Is it « le maman » or « la maman »?
It is « la maman ». « le maman » is incorrect.
Check another word, or read the complete guide to French noun gender.