Is « tenue » masculine or feminine?
« tenue » is feminine. You say la tenue.
Article forms
| With the definite article | la tenue |
| With the indefinite article | une tenue |
| With the partitive article | de la tenue |
Plural
The plural is tenues (les tenues). A noun keeps its gender in the plural; only the article stops showing it.
In a sentence
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J'adore la tenue que vous portez.
I love the outfit you're wearing. -
Il a vraiment une tenue négligée.
He's very sloppy in his dress. -
Une tenue de soirée est souhaitée.
Evening dress is desired.
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Common questions
Is « tenue » masculine or feminine?
« tenue » is feminine. You say la tenue.
Is it « le tenue » or « la tenue »?
It is « la tenue ». « le tenue » is incorrect.
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