Is « maximum » masculine or feminine?
« maximum » is masculine. You say le maximum.
Article forms
| With the definite article | le maximum |
| With the indefinite article | un maximum |
| With the partitive article | du maximum |
Plural
The plural is maximums (les maximums). A noun keeps its gender in the plural; only the article stops showing it.
In a sentence
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C'est le maximum.
That's the maximum. -
Fais le maximum !
Do your utmost. -
Tu voudras avoir l'air à ton maximum, demain.
You'll want to look your best tomorrow.
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Common questions
Is « maximum » masculine or feminine?
« maximum » is masculine. You say le maximum.
Is it « la maximum » or « le maximum »?
It is « le maximum ». « la maximum » is incorrect.
Check another word, or read the complete guide to French noun gender.