Is « pointe » masculine or feminine?
« pointe » is feminine. You say la pointe.
Article forms
| With the definite article | la pointe |
| With the indefinite article | une pointe |
| With the partitive article | de la pointe |
Plural
The plural is pointes (les pointes). A noun keeps its gender in the plural; only the article stops showing it.
In a sentence
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Ajoute une pointe de sel.
Add a tiny pinch of salt. -
La pointe du crayon s'est émoussée.
The point of the pencil has become dull. -
Ce n'est que la pointe de l'iceberg.
It's just the tip of the iceberg.
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Common questions
Is « pointe » masculine or feminine?
« pointe » is feminine. You say la pointe.
Is it « le pointe » or « la pointe »?
It is « la pointe ». « le pointe » is incorrect.
Check another word, or read the complete guide to French noun gender.