We have already learned to use several nouns in conversation and in writing. However, all of them were singular in form. Examples include: un livre, une chaise, un stylo, and une robe. In English these words mean, respectively: a book, a chair, a pen, and a dress. But what if we want to talk about more than one book or more than one pen? This can be done quite easily in French.
Most French nouns form their plural by adding the letter S. The plural form will usually sound the same as the singular.
Nevertheless, the French add the letter S when they
write. While the indefinite form of the article is un or une, its plural form is des for both masculine and feminine nouns.
Note the following examples:
| Singular French Nouns | Plural French Nouns |
|---|---|
| un livre | des livres |
| une chaise | des chaises |
| un stylo | des stylos |
| une robe | des robes |
What is the plural form of each of the following French nouns?
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