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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).
1. (topic)
a. la question (F)
(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).
Various issues will be discussed in the meeting.Diverses questions seront abordées lors de la réunion.
b. le problème (M)
(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).
We've run into an issue with the loan.Nous avons rencontré un problème avec le prêt.
c. le sujet (M)
(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).
Stop trying to avoid the issue. We have to talk about your poor grades.Arrête d’essayer d’éviter le sujet. Il faut qu’on parle de tes mauvaises notes.
a. le numéro (M) (periodical)
(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).
The latest issue of "Cute Kittens" magazine just came out.Le dernier numéro du magazine « Cute Kittens » vient de sortir.
b. l'édition (F) (book)
(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).
A special issue of "Les Misérables" was released when the film came out.Une édition spéciale des « Misérables » a été publiée à l’occasion de la sortie du film.
a. la délivrance (F) (official document)
(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).
Sir, what is the date of issue that appears on your passport?Monsieur, quelle est la date de délivrance qui figure sur votre passeport ?
b. l'émission (F) (money and stamps)
(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).
The Department of the Treasury is responsible for the issue of legal tender.Le département du Trésor est responsable de l’émission de la monnaie ayant cours légal.
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., acheter).
a. distribuer
We'll issue supplies to all the campers once we reach the campsite.Nous distribuerons des provisions à tous les campeurs une fois arrivés au camping.
b. délivrer (official document)
Who issues US passports in Mexico?Qui délivre les passeports américains au Mexique ?
a. publier
The New York Times issued a correction for the story.Le New York Times a publié une rectification pour l’article.
b. présenter
The president's spokesperson issued a formal apology on behalf of his administration.Le porte-parole du président a présenté des excuses officielles au nom de son administration.
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., éternuer.).
a. sortir de
A strange green light issued from the building's basement.Une étrange lumière verte sortait du sous-sol du bâtiment.
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