la
the (feminine singular)
Beginner Pronoun Feminine
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Pronunciation
/la/
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Cultural Note
Before a vowel or silent 'h,' both 'le' and 'la' become 'l'' (elision): 'l'eau' (water), 'l'heure' (the hour). Learning the gender of nouns alongside their articles is essential in French.
📝 Example Sentences
La lune est belle ce soir.
The moon is beautiful tonight.
Où est la gare ?
Where is the train station?