un
/œ̃/
a
Je veux un café.
I want a coffee.
grammar
The indefinite article used before singular nouns beginning with a vowel or silent 'h'.
J'ai un ami à Paris.
I have a friend in Paris.
Used before singular nouns starting with vowels (a, e, i, o, u) or silent 'h'.
numerical
The number one.
Un plus un égale deux.
One plus one equals two.
Used as a numeral, often in mathematical or counting contexts.
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Gender Agreement
'Un' is used with masculine nouns, while 'une' is used with feminine nouns.
Gold Rule
Indefinite Article
Always use 'un' before singular masculine nouns starting with a vowel or silent 'h'.
Word Origin
From Old French 'un', from Latin 'ūnus', meaning 'one'.
Usage Notes
In French, 'un' is used as an indefinite article before masculine singular nouns. It is also used as the numeral for one.
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