Is « manuscrit » masculine or feminine?
« manuscrit » is masculine. You say le manuscrit.
Article forms
| With the definite article | le manuscrit |
| With the indefinite article | un manuscrit |
| With the partitive article | du manuscrit |
Plural
The plural is manuscrits (les manuscrits). A noun keeps its gender in the plural; only the article stops showing it.
In a sentence
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L'éditeur a survolé le manuscrit.
The editor glanced over the manuscript. -
Le manuscrit a été écrit à la main.
The manuscript was written by hand. -
Le manuscrit avait été écrit à la main.
The manuscript had been written out by hand.
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Common questions
Is « manuscrit » masculine or feminine?
« manuscrit » is masculine. You say le manuscrit.
Is it « la manuscrit » or « le manuscrit »?
It is « le manuscrit ». « la manuscrit » is incorrect.
Check another word, or read the complete guide to French noun gender.