Is « soutien » masculine or feminine?
« soutien » is masculine. You say le soutien.
Article forms
| With the definite article | le soutien |
| With the indefinite article | un soutien |
| With the partitive article | du soutien |
Plural
The plural is soutiens (les soutiens). A noun keeps its gender in the plural; only the article stops showing it.
In a sentence
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Nous apprécions le soutien.
We appreciate the support. -
Un soutien financier leur est accordé.
Financial support is given to them. -
Nous leur apporterons un soutien moral.
We will give them moral support.
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Common questions
Is « soutien » masculine or feminine?
« soutien » is masculine. You say le soutien.
Is it « la soutien » or « le soutien »?
It is « le soutien ». « la soutien » is incorrect.
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