French nouns have a gender, either masculine or feminine. There is no rule to determine the gender so it must be memorized. Examples are provided of common nouns and their genders, including objects found in locations around the home and items found in places like the kitchen and supermarket.
8. Inside the house... salon (m) Living-room salle ã manger (f) dining-room salle de bains (f) bathroom cuisine (f) kitchen chambre (f) bedroom bureau (m) Study-room jardin (m) garden toilettes (f) toilet
9. Inside the kitchen... four (m) oven casserole (f) saucepan po ê le (f) frying pan assiette (f) plate couteau (m) knife tasse (f) cup cuiller (f) spoon fourchette (f) fork
10. La Rue The street hô tel (m) hotel station- service (f) Gas station bureau de poste (m) Post office banque (f) bank église (f) church autobus(m) bus université(f) college magasin (m) shop
11. Inside the supermarket. jambon( m ) ham pain (m) bread oeufs (m) eggs fromage(m) cheese saucisse (f) sausage poisson (m) fish vin(m) wine beurre (m) butter