le
/lə/article★Beginner— the (masculine singular definite article)
formal
A definite article used before masculine singular nouns.
J'ai vu le film hier.
I saw the movie yesterday.
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Used before masculine singular nouns starting with consonants (except vowels and silent 'h').
Related Phrases
💡Pro Tip
Gender Agreement
'Le' is masculine. Use 'la' for feminine and 'les' for plural.
⚡Gold Rule
Definite Article
'Le' is used to specify a particular noun, similar to 'the' in English.
📖Word Origin
From Old French 'li' or 'lu', from Latin 'ille' (that).
📝Usage Notes
In French, 'le' is used before masculine singular nouns. It contracts to 'l'" before vowels and silent 'h' (e.g., 'l'homme').
Word Breakdown
le
the
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