Is « ruban » masculine or feminine?
« ruban » is masculine. You say le ruban.
Article forms
| With the definite article | le ruban |
| With the indefinite article | un ruban |
| With the partitive article | du ruban |
Plural
The plural is rubans (les rubans). A noun keeps its gender in the plural; only the article stops showing it.
In a sentence
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As-tu du ruban adhésif ?
Do you have any tape? -
Apportez du ruban adhésif.
Bring sellotape. -
Ce ruban est un cadeau pour toi.
This ribbon is a present for you.
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Common questions
Is « ruban » masculine or feminine?
« ruban » is masculine. You say le ruban.
Is it « la ruban » or « le ruban »?
It is « le ruban ». « la ruban » is incorrect.
Check another word, or read the complete guide to French noun gender.