Is « pote » masculine or feminine?
« pote » is masculine. You say le pote.
In English, « pote » means pal, buddy (informal).
Article forms
| With the definite article | le pote |
| With the indefinite article | un pote |
| With the partitive article | du pote |
Plural
The plural is potes (les potes). A noun keeps its gender in the plural; only the article stops showing it.
In a sentence
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Les potes avant les putes.
Bros before hoes. -
J'ai un pote qui bosse là-bas.
I've got a mate who works there. -
J’ai partagé l’argent avec mon pote.
I halved the money with my pal.
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Common questions
Is « pote » masculine or feminine?
« pote » is masculine. You say le pote.
Is it « la pote » or « le pote »?
It is « le pote ». « la pote » is incorrect.
Check another word, or read the complete guide to French noun gender.