Is « route » masculine or feminine?
« route » is feminine. You say la route.
In English, « route » means road; route.
Article forms
| With the definite article | la route |
| With the indefinite article | une route |
| With the partitive article | de la route |
Plural
The plural is routes (les routes). A noun keeps its gender in the plural; only the article stops showing it.
In a sentence
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Prenons la route !
Let's go on a road trip. -
Regarde la route !
Watch the road. -
La route est fermée.
The road is closed.
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Common questions
Is « route » masculine or feminine?
« route » is feminine. You say la route.
Is it « le route » or « la route »?
It is « la route ». « le route » is incorrect.
Check another word, or read the complete guide to French noun gender.