# French: Feminine Nouns

Difficulty: beginner

In French, every noun has a gender. The word for street is feminine, so we use 'la' instead of 'le' when saying 'the street'.

## Related Vocabulary

| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
| --- | --- | --- |
| [rue](https://useorphi.com/learn/french/how-to-say/street.md) | /ʁˈy/ | street |
| [adresse](https://useorphi.com/learn/french/how-to-say/address.md) | /adʁˈɛs/ | address |
| [où est](https://useorphi.com/learn/french/how-to-say/where-is.md) | /u ˈɛ/ | where is |

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What is "Feminine Nouns" in French?

In French, every noun has a gender. The word for street is feminine, so we use 'la' instead of 'le' when saying 'the street'.

### Is this grammar topic for beginners?

This topic is at the beginner level. It is a great starting point for new learners.

## Related Grammar Topics

- [Asking 'Where is...?'](https://useorphi.com/learn/french/grammar/asking-where-is.md) (beginner)
- [The 'Au' Blend](https://useorphi.com/learn/french/grammar/the-au-blend.md) (beginner)
- [Nasal Vowels & Silent Consonants](https://useorphi.com/learn/french/grammar/nasal-vowels-silent-consonants.md) (beginner)

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