chair
A noun is a word that refers to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., femme, chat, maison).
noun
a. la chaise
(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'm going to buy an ergonomic chair for my office.Je vais acheter une chaise ergonomique pour mon bureau.
b. le fauteuil
(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)
(armchair)
That yellow chair doesn't match your sofa.Ce fauteuil jaune ne va pas avec ton canapé.
a. le président
(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 présidente
(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)
Mrs. Robinson was the chair of the Youth Committee.Mme Robinson était présidente du Comité de la jeunesse.
a. la chaise électrique
(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)
Are there any states that don't use the chair to execute prisoners?Y a-t-il des États qui n’utilisent pas la chaise électrique pour exécuter les prisonniers ?
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., acheter).
transitive verb
a. présider
The prime minister will chair the commission.Le Premier ministre présidera la commission.
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