Noun plurals: -s
Making nouns plural
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Making nouns plural
Most nouns add -s in writing: livre → livres. You hear the plural on the article (le → les), not on the -s.
Examples in context
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Everyday Objects
Add silent -s to the noun.
J'ai un livre, tu as les livres.
I have a book, you have the books.
People and Family
Hear plural change on 'les'.
Voici l'ami, voici les amis.
Here is the friend, here are the friends.
Common mix-ups
Write -s on the plural noun livres. This final -s is normally silent.
I see the books.
Try a reply
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Put une table in the plural.
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des tables
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