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A noun is a word that refers to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., femme, chat, maison).
noun
a. le docteur en médecine
(m) means that a noun is masculine. French nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la dame or la lune) or masculine (like l'homme or le soleil).
(M)
, la docteure en médecine
(f) means that a noun is feminine. French nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la dame or la lune) or masculine (like l'homme or le soleil).
(F)
Cathy always knew she wanted to be an MD. Now she has her own practice.Cathy a toujours su qu'elle voulait devenir docteure en médecine. Aujourd'hui, elle a son propre cabinet.
b. le médecin
(m) means that a noun is masculine. French nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la dame or la lune) or masculine (like l'homme or le soleil).
(M)
, la médecin
(f) means that a noun is feminine. French nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la dame or la lune) or masculine (like l'homme or le soleil).
(F)
My husband and I are both MDs at the local hospital.Moi et mon mari sommes tous les deux médecins à l'hôpital local.
2. (initialism for "managing director")
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom.
(United Kingdom)
a. le directeur général
(m) means that a noun is masculine. French nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la dame or la lune) or masculine (like l'homme or le soleil).
(M)
, la directrice générale
(f) means that a noun is feminine. French nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la dame or la lune) or masculine (like l'homme or le soleil).
(F)
I need to discuss this with the MD before we make any financial decisions.Je dois en discuter avec la directrice générale avant que nous ne prenions une quelconque décision financière.
b. le DG
(m) means that a noun is masculine. French nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la dame or la lune) or masculine (like l'homme or le soleil).
(M)
, la DG
(f) means that a noun is feminine. French nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la dame or la lune) or masculine (like l'homme or le soleil).
(F)
(initialism for "directeur général" or "directrice générale")
Joan asked to speak to the MD about the company's error.Joan a demandé à parler au DG au sujet de l'erreur commise par l'entreprise.
A proper noun refers to the name of a person, place, or thing (e.g., Paris, Charlène).
proper noun
a. le Maryland
(m) means that a noun is masculine. French nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la dame or la lune) or masculine (like l'homme or le soleil).
(M)
This package will be sent to Annapolis, MD.Ce colis sera envoyé à Annapolis, dans le Maryland.
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