une

une
An indefinite article is a word that indicates that a noun is not specific (e.g., un, une).
indefinite article
1.
A word or phrase that is feminine (e.g., la pomme).
(feminine)
(used to talk about someone or something indeterminate)
a. a
Dès que je me lève, j’ai besoin d’une tasse de café.As soon as I get up, I need a cup of coffee.
b. an (before a vowel sound)
Le vent a fait tomber une orange de l'arbre.The wind made an orange fall from the tree.
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., grand, petit).
adjective
2.
A word or phrase that is feminine (e.g., la pomme).
(feminine)
(number)
a. one
Il y avait dix personnes devant nous dans la file. Maintenant, il n'y en a qu'une !There were ten people in front of us in line. Now, there's only one!
3.
A word or phrase that is feminine (e.g., la pomme).
(feminine)
(indivisible)
a. one
On veut jouer au foot comme si notre équipe était une.We want to play soccer as if our team were one.
A pronoun is a word that stands in for a noun (e.g., elle, lui).
pronoun
4.
A word or phrase that is feminine (e.g., la pomme).
(feminine)
(person or thing among others)
a. one
L’une de ces pommes est pourrie.One of these apples is rotten.
A feminine noun is used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la dame, la lune).
feminine noun
a. front page
Tu as vu la photo de toi à la une du journal ?Did you see the picture of you on the front page of the newspaper?
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