Learn how to form the plural of French nouns with clear rules and exceptions. Understand general plural endings like adding 's', special cases ending with -eau, -eu, -al, -ail, unchanged plurals ending in s, x, or z, and the irregular plural of œil to yeux. This lesson provides clear explanations and examples ideal for A1 beginners.
| 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 pain) | Les maux (The pains) |
| 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:
...
(The feet)
8.
La bouche:
...
(The mouths)
Exercise 2: Multiple Choice
Instruction: Choose the correct solution
1. Les ______ sont importantes pour entendre.
(The ______ are important for hearing.)2. Il a mal aux ______ aujourd'hui.
(He has pain in his ______ today.)3. Nous touchons les ______ douces.
(We touch the ______ soft.)4. Les ______ des visages sont visibles.
(The ______ of the faces are visible.)5. Je plie les ______ pour compter.
(I bend the ______ to count.)6. Les ______ sont sur la tête.
(The ______ is on the head.)
