Is « shérif » masculine or feminine?
« shérif » is masculine. You say le shérif.
Article forms
| With the definite article | le shérif |
| With the indefinite article | un shérif |
| With the partitive article | du shérif |
Plural
The plural is shérifs (les shérifs). A noun keeps its gender in the plural; only the article stops showing it.
In a sentence
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Le shérif a exigé justice.
The sheriff demanded justice. -
Le shérif vous attend dans son bureau.
The sheriff is waiting for you in his office. -
Dan est un shérif adjoint à la retraite.
Dan is a retired deputy sheriff.
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Common questions
Is « shérif » masculine or feminine?
« shérif » is masculine. You say le shérif.
Is it « la shérif » or « le shérif »?
It is « le shérif ». « la shérif » is incorrect.
Check another word, or read the complete guide to French noun gender.