Is « service » masculine or feminine?
« service » is masculine. You say le service.
In English, « service » means service; favor; department.
Article forms
| With the definite article | le service |
| With the indefinite article | un service |
| With the partitive article | du service |
Plural
The plural is services (les services). A noun keeps its gender in the plural; only the article stops showing it.
In a sentence
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Le service est rapide.
The service is fast. -
Me rendrais-tu un service ?
Would you do me a favor? -
C'est un service médical.
It's a medical service.
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Common questions
Is « service » masculine or feminine?
« service » is masculine. You say le service.
Is it « la service » or « le service »?
It is « le service ». « la service » is incorrect.
Check another word, or read the complete guide to French noun gender.