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When do you use une or un in french?

You use un before masculine singular nouns and une before feminine singular nouns.

Here's a breakdown:

Un

* Masculine singular nouns:

* un livre (a book)

* un chat (a cat)

* un stylo (a pen)

Une

* Feminine singular nouns:

* une table (a table)

* une fleur (a flower)

* une fille (a girl)

Key Points:

* Gender matters: The choice between "un" and "une" depends entirely on the gender of the noun.

* Singular only: "Un" and "une" are only used for singular nouns. For plural nouns, you'll use "des" (for both masculine and feminine).

* Exceptions: Some nouns have irregular genders. You'll need to memorize these, such as:

* "un jour" (a day) - masculine

* "une heure" (an hour) - feminine

Example Sentences:

* Un beau chien. (A beautiful dog)

* Une belle voiture. (A beautiful car)

* Un grand homme. (A tall man)

* Une petite fille. (A little girl)

Let me know if you have any more questions!

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