le livre, la livre
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., l’homme, le soleil).
masculine noun
a. book
C'est le meilleur livre que j'ai lu cette année.This is the best book I've read this year.
a. book
Veuillez signer le livre avant de partir.Please sign the book before you leave.
b. ledger
Je noterai les dépenses dans notre livre.I'll note the expenses in our ledger.
a. book trade
L'histoire du livre est fascinante.The history of the book trade is fascinating.
b. books
A word or phrase that is plural (e.g., les livres).
(plural)
Malgré tous les nouveaux types de médias, les gens s'intéressent toujours au livre.Despite all the new types of media, people are still interested in books.
A feminine noun is used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la dame, la lune).
feminine noun
a. pound
Pour faire ce gâteau, j'ai besoin d'une livre de beurre.To make this cake, I need a pound of butter.
a. pound
Cette tasse de thé coûte-t-elle vraiment trois livres ?Does this cup of tea really cost three pounds?
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