Is « rue » masculine or feminine?
« rue » is feminine. You say la rue.
In English, « rue » means street.
Article forms
| With the definite article | la rue |
| With the indefinite article | une rue |
| With the partitive article | de la rue |
Plural
The plural is rues (les rues). A noun keeps its gender in the plural; only the article stops showing it.
In a sentence
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Traversons la rue.
Let's cross the street. -
J'étais à la rue.
I was clueless. -
La rue est vide.
The street is empty.
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Common questions
Is « rue » masculine or feminine?
« rue » is feminine. You say la rue.
Is it « le rue » or « la rue »?
It is « la rue ». « le rue » is incorrect.
Check another word, or read the complete guide to French noun gender.