une
Je veux une pomme.
I want an apple.
The feminine singular form of the indefinite article 'a' or 'an' in French, used before feminine nouns starting with a vowel or silent 'h'.
Elle a une idée.
She has an idea.
C'est une histoire intéressante.
It's an interesting story.
Used before feminine singular nouns in French, often replacing 'une' with 'une' when the noun starts with a vowel or silent 'h' to avoid hiatus.
Pro Tip
Feminine Nouns
Always use 'une' before feminine singular nouns in French, such as 'une table' (a table) or 'une voiture' (a car).
Gold Rule
Article Agreement
Remember that 'une' is the feminine singular form of the indefinite article, while 'un' is the masculine singular form.
Word Origin
Derived from Old French 'une', from Latin 'ūna', feminine singular of 'ūnus' (one).
Usage Notes
In French, 'une' is used before feminine singular nouns, while 'un' is used before masculine singular nouns. It can also be used as a pronoun meaning 'one' or 'someone'.