| Règles (Rules) | Singulier (Singular) | Pluriel (Plural) |
|---|---|---|
| General + 's' | Le cou (The neck) | Les cous (The necks) |
| -eau/ -eu + "x" | La peau (The skin) | Les peaux (The skins) |
| -al/ -ail --> + "aux" (-al/ -ail → + "aux") | Le mal (The evil) | Les maux (The aches) |
| Ne change pas au pluriel (Does not change in the plural) | Le dos (The back) | Les dos (The backs) |
Exceptions!
- "Yeux" is the irregular plural of "œil".
- Nouns that end with "s, x, z" in the singular do not change in the plural.
Exercise 1: Le pluriel des noms
Instruction: Fill in the correct word.
Les yeux, Les joues, Les jambes, Les bouches, Les oreilles, Les doigts, Les lèvres, Les pieds
1.
L'oreille:
...
(The ears)
2.
La lèvre:
...
(The lips)
3.
La joue:
...
(The cheeks)
4.
Le doigt:
...
(The fingers)
5.
L'œil:
...
(The eyes)
6.
La jambe:
...
(The legs)
7.
Le pied:
...
(Feet)
8.
La bouche:
...
(The mouths)
Exercise 2: Translate and use in a sentence
Instruction: Pick a word, translated and use the word in a sentence or dialogue.
1
oreilles
The ears
2
pieds
The feet
3
yeux
The eyes
4
joues
The cheeks