Is « vierge » masculine or feminine?
« vierge » is feminine. You say la vierge.
Article forms
| With the definite article | la vierge |
| With the indefinite article | une vierge |
| With the partitive article | de la vierge |
Plural
The plural is vierges (les vierges). A noun keeps its gender in the plural; only the article stops showing it.
In a sentence
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Toute putain fut un jour une vierge.
Every Harlot was a Virgin once. -
La Vierge Marie est la mère de Jésus.
The Virgin Mary is Jesus' mother. -
La plupart des vierges ont un hymen intact.
Most virgins have an intact hymen.
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Common questions
Is « vierge » masculine or feminine?
« vierge » is feminine. You say la vierge.
Is it « le vierge » or « la vierge »?
It is « la vierge ». « le vierge » is incorrect.
Check another word, or read the complete guide to French noun gender.