Is « public » masculine or feminine?
« public » is masculine. You say le public.
Article forms
| With the definite article | le public |
| With the indefinite article | un public |
| With the partitive article | du public |
Plural
The plural is publics (les publics). A noun keeps its gender in the plural; only the article stops showing it.
In a sentence
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Il surprit le public.
He took the public by surprise. -
Le public appréciera !
The audience will like it! -
Le public ici est bon.
The audience here is good.
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Common questions
Is « public » masculine or feminine?
« public » is masculine. You say le public.
Is it « la public » or « le public »?
It is « le public ». « la public » is incorrect.
Check another word, or read the complete guide to French noun gender.