Articles and noun gender
French articles often signal gender and number early, so they help you read noun phrases more confidently.
Examples
FrenchTranslation
La table est grande.
The table is big.
Le livre est nouveau.
The book is new.
Les maisons sont calmes.
The houses are quiet.
Pattern
article + noun + adjective
How it works
French articles often signal gender and number early, so they help you read noun phrases more confidently. This pattern typically appears as article + noun + adjective and becomes easier when you meet it again in short, readable examples.
What to notice
- French articles change with gender and number.
- Adjectives often agree with the noun they describe.
Why it matters
The first layer of agreement, identity, and existence patterns.
Use in context
Agreement becomes easier when you treat the article and adjective as part of one repeating pattern.