United States
A proper noun refers to the name of a person, place, or thing (e.g., Paris, Charlène).
proper noun
a. les États-Unis
(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)
I'm going to Spain tonight, but I return to the United States on Tuesday.Je vais en Espagne ce soir, mais je rentre aux États-Unis mardi.
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., grand, petit).
adjective
a. américain
My uncle is a United States senator.Mon oncle est un sénateur américain.
b. des États-Unis
I have a green card, but I'm not currently a United States citizen.J’ai une carte verte, mais je ne suis pas actuellement citoyen des États-Unis.
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