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Enter the plural form of the noun provided.


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  • 1. 

    Le nid

    Explanation
    The given answer "les nids" is the plural form of the noun "le nid" which means "the nest" in English. In French, nouns have different forms for singular and plural. The plural form is formed by adding an "s" at the end of the noun. Therefore, "les nids" correctly represents multiple nests.

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  • 2. 

    Le tapis

    Explanation
    The given answer "les tapis" is the correct plural form of the noun "le tapis" which means "the carpets" in English. In French, when a noun is plural, the definite article "le" changes to "les". Therefore, "les tapis" is the correct plural form of "le tapis".

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  • 3. 

    La voix

    Explanation
    The given answer "les voix" is the correct answer because it is the plural form of "la voix". In French, nouns have different forms for singular and plural. "La voix" is the singular form meaning "the voice", while "les voix" is the plural form meaning "the voices".

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  • 4. 

    Le nez

    Explanation
    In French, "le nez" is the singular form of the word for "the nose" and "les nez" is the plural form. Therefore, "les nez" is the correct answer as it means "the noses" in English.

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  • 5. 

    L'hopital

    Explanation
    The given answer "les hopitaux" is the correct form of the word "hospital" in French. "L'hopital" is the singular form, while "les hopitaux" is the plural form. Therefore, "les hopitaux" is the appropriate answer in this context.

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  • 6. 

    Le rival

    Explanation
    The given correct answer is "les rivaux." This is the plural form of the noun "le rival," which means "the rival" in English. In French, nouns have different forms depending on their number (singular or plural). In this case, since there are multiple rivals, the plural form "les rivaux" is used.

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  • 7. 

    Le male

    Explanation
    The correct answer is "les maux" because it is the plural form of "le mal" which means "the evil" or "the wrong". In French, nouns and adjectives have to agree in gender and number. Since "le mal" is masculine and singular, its plural form would be "les maux".

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  • 8. 

    Le bal

    Explanation
    The question provides two phrases, "le bal" and "les bals". The correct answer is "les bals" because it is the plural form of "le bal". In French, when a noun is plural, the definite article "le" changes to "les". Therefore, "les bals" is the correct plural form of "le bal".

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  • 9. 

    Le tuyau

    Explanation
    The given correct answer "les tuyaux" is the plural form of the noun "le tuyau." In French, when referring to multiple pipes or tubes, the plural form is used. Therefore, "les tuyaux" is the appropriate term to describe multiple pipes or tubes.

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  • 10. 

    Le rideau

    Explanation
    The given correct answer "les rideaux" is the plural form of the word "le rideau" which means "the curtain" in English. In French, nouns have different forms depending on their number, and "les rideaux" is the plural form used when referring to multiple curtains. Therefore, "les rideaux" is the appropriate answer in this context.

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  • 11. 

    Le lieu

    Explanation
    The correct answer is "les lieux" because in French, "le lieu" means "the place" and "les lieux" means "the places". The plural form is used here because the question is asking for multiple places.

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  • 12. 

    Le voeu

    Explanation
    The correct answer is "les voeux" because "le voeu" is the singular form of the noun, meaning "the wish," while "les voeux" is the plural form, meaning "the wishes." The question is asking for the plural form of the noun, so "les voeux" is the correct answer.

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  • 13. 

    Le pneu

    Explanation
    The given correct answer "les pneus" is the plural form of the word "le pneu" which means "the tire" in English. The word "pneus" is the plural form of "pneu" in French. Therefore, "les pneus" is the correct answer as it refers to multiple tires.

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  • 14. 

    Le clou

    Explanation
    The given answer "les clous" is the correct answer because it is the plural form of the word "le clou" which means "the nail" in English. In French, when referring to multiple nails, the word is pluralized by adding an "s" to the end. Therefore, "les clous" is the correct plural form of "le clou".

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  • 15. 

    Le bijou

    Explanation
    The given answer "les bijoux" is correct because it is the plural form of the word "le bijou" in French. "Le bijou" means "the jewel" in English, and when it is pluralized, it becomes "les bijoux," meaning "the jewels." This is a grammatically accurate response that matches the given words.

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  • 16. 

    Le caillou

    Explanation
    The given answer "les cailloux" is the plural form of the word "le caillou" which means "the pebble" or "the stone" in French. The word "cailloux" is the plural form of "caillou" and is used when referring to multiple pebbles or stones. Therefore, "les cailloux" is the correct answer as it corresponds to the plural form of the given word.

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  • 17. 

    Le chou

    Explanation
    The given answer "les choux" is correct because it is the plural form of "le chou". In French, nouns have different forms for singular and plural. "Le chou" is the singular form, referring to one cabbage, while "les choux" is the plural form, referring to multiple cabbages.

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  • 18. 

    Le genou

    Explanation
    The given correct answer is "les genoux". In French, "le genou" means "the knee" and "les genoux" means "the knees". The plural form is used here because the question is asking for the word that corresponds to multiple knees.

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  • 19. 

    Le hibou

    Explanation
    The given correct answer "les hiboux" is the plural form of "le hibou" in French. "Le hibou" refers to a singular owl, whereas "les hiboux" refers to multiple owls. In French, the article "le" is used for singular masculine nouns, and "les" is used for plural masculine or mixed-gender nouns. Therefore, "les hiboux" is the correct plural form of "le hibou" in French.

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  • 20. 

    Le joujou

    Explanation
    The given answer "les joujoux" is the correct plural form of the word "le joujou". In French, nouns ending in -ou form their plural by changing -ou to -oux. Therefore, "le joujou" becomes "les joujoux" in the plural form.

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  • 21. 

    Le pou

  • 22. 

    Le ciel

    Explanation
    The correct answer is "les cieux" because in French, "le ciel" means "the sky" and "les cieux" means "the heavens" or "the skies". The plural form "les cieux" is used to refer to multiple skies or multiple heavenly realms.

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  • 23. 

    L'oeil

    Explanation
    The given answer "les yeux" is the correct translation for the word "l'oeil" in French. "L'oeil" means "the eye" in English, and the plural form of "l'oeil" is "les yeux" in French. Therefore, "les yeux" is the correct answer.

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  • 24. 

    Le travail

    Explanation
    The given question is incomplete and does not provide enough information to generate an explanation.

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  • 25. 

    Le vitrail

    Explanation
    The given correct answer "les vitraux" is the plural form of "le vitrail" which means "the stained glass window" in English. The word "vitraux" is the plural form of "vitrail" in French. So, the answer is indicating that there are multiple stained glass windows.

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  • 26. 

    Monsieur

    Explanation
    The given correct answer is "messieurs." "Monsieur" is a French term used to address a man, while "messieurs" is the plural form of "monsieur" and is used to address multiple men. Therefore, "messieurs" is the appropriate term when addressing more than one man.

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  • 27. 

    Madame

    Explanation
    The word "mesdames" is the plural form of "madame" in French. It is used to address or refer to multiple women in a formal manner. Therefore, "mesdames" is the correct answer as it correctly represents the plural form of the word "madame".

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  • 28. 

    Mademoiselle

    Explanation
    The given words "mademoiselle" and "mesdemoiselles" are both French words. "Mademoiselle" is the singular form, meaning "Miss" or "young lady" in English. "Mesdemoiselles" is the plural form of "mademoiselle," meaning "ladies" or "young ladies" in English. Therefore, "mesdemoiselles" is the correct answer as it is the plural form of "mademoiselle."

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  • 29. 

    Gentilhomme

    Explanation
    The word "gentilshommes" is the plural form of "gentilhomme" in French. It refers to a group of noble or honorable men. The addition of the "s" at the end indicates that there is more than one gentleman being referred to. Therefore, "gentilshommes" is the correct answer as it correctly represents the plural form of the word "gentilhomme".

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  • 30. 

    L'arc-en-ciel

    Explanation
    The given answer "les arcs-en-ciel" is the correct plural form of the French phrase "l'arc-en-ciel," which means "the rainbow." In French, when a noun is pluralized, the article "les" is used instead of "l'." Therefore, "les arcs-en-ciel" correctly translates to "the rainbows" in English.

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  • 31. 

    Le beau-frere

    Explanation
    The given answer "les beaux-frères" is the correct plural form of the noun "le beau-frères" in French. In French, nouns have different forms depending on their gender and number. "Le beau-frères" is the singular form, meaning "the brother-in-law." To make it plural, the article "les" is used, and the noun is changed to "beaux-frères." This means "the brothers-in-law." The plural form matches the gender and number of the noun, making it the correct answer.

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  • 32. 

    Le cerf-volant

    Explanation
    The given correct answer "les cerfs volants" is the plural form of the noun "le cerf-volant" in French. "Le cerf-volant" translates to "the kite" in English. In French, when a noun is plural, the article "les" is used instead of "le" or "la". Therefore, "les cerfs volants" means "the kites" in English.

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  • 33. 

    Le chef d'oeuvre

    Explanation
    The given correct answer is "les chefs d'oeuvre". In French, "le chef d'oeuvre" means "the masterpiece" and "les chefs d'oeuvre" means "the masterpieces". The word "chef" is masculine singular, and when it becomes plural, it changes to "chefs". Therefore, to correctly indicate multiple masterpieces, we use "les chefs d'oeuvre".

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  • 34. 

    Le chou-fleur

    Explanation
    The given correct answer "les choux-fleurs" is the plural form of "le chou-fleur" which means "cauliflower" in French. The noun "chou-fleur" is masculine singular, and when it becomes plural, the article "les" is used. Therefore, "les choux-fleurs" correctly represents multiple cauliflowers.

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  • 35. 

    La grand-mere

    Explanation
    The given correct answer "les grand-mères" is the plural form of "la grand-mères" which means "grandmothers" in English. In French, when referring to multiple grandmothers, the noun "grand-mères" needs to be pluralized by adding an "s" at the end. Therefore, "les grand-mères" is the correct plural form of "la grand-mères".

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  • 36. 

    Le grand-pere

    Explanation
    The given correct answer "les grands-peres" is the plural form of "le grand-pere" which means "the grandfather" in French. In French, when a noun is pluralized, the article "le" changes to "les" and the noun itself adds an "s" at the end. Therefore, "les grands-peres" refers to multiple grandfathers.

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  • 37. 

    Le petit-fils

    Explanation
    This is the correct answer because it is the plural form of "le petit-fils," which means "the grandson" in French. "Les petits-fils" refers to multiple grandsons.

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  • 38. 

    La petite-fille

    Explanation
    The given correct answer "les petites-filles" is the plural form of the noun "la petite-fille" which means "the granddaughter" in English. In French, when a noun is pluralized, the article and the noun itself change to reflect the plural form. Here, "la petite-fille" becomes "les petites-filles" where "les" is the plural form of the definite article "the" and "petites-filles" is the plural form of the noun "granddaughter".

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  • 39. 

    Le timbre-poste

    Explanation
    The correct answer is "les timbres-poste." This is because "le timbre-poste" refers to a single postage stamp, while "les timbres-poste" refers to multiple postage stamps. The use of "les" indicates that there are multiple stamps being referred to in this context.

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  • 40. 

    Le tire-bouchon

    Explanation
    The given answer "les tire-bouchons" is the correct plural form of the noun "le tire-bouchon" in French. "Le tire-bouchon" means "the corkscrew" in English. In French, when a noun is pluralized, the article "le" changes to "les" and the noun itself adds an "s" at the end. Therefore, "les tire-bouchons" translates to "the corkscrews" in English.

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  • 41. 

    L'abat-jour

    Explanation
    The given correct answer is "les abat-jour." In French, "l'abat-jour" refers to a lampshade or a light shade. The word "les" is the plural form of "the," indicating that the answer is referring to multiple lampshades or light shades.

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  • 42. 

    L'apres-midi

    Explanation
    The given answer "les apres-midi" is correct because in French, the word "après-midi" is a masculine noun. When a masculine noun is plural, the definite article "les" is used. Therefore, "les apres-midi" is the correct plural form of "l'apres-midi".

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  • 43. 

    Le cache-nez

    Explanation
    "le cache-nez" is the singular form of the noun, meaning "the neck warmer" in English. However, the correct answer is "les cache-nez" which is the plural form of the noun, meaning "the neck warmers" in English. This indicates that there are multiple neck warmers being referred to.

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  • 44. 

    Le gratte-ciel

    Explanation
    The given correct answer is "les gratte-ciel". This is the plural form of the noun "le gratte-ciel" which means "skyscraper" in French. The noun "gratte-ciel" is masculine singular, and to make it plural, "les" is used as the plural definite article. Therefore, "les gratte-ciel" refers to multiple skyscrapers.

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  • 45. 

    Le hors-d'oeuvre

    Explanation
    The correct answer is "les hors-d'oeuvre". In French, "les hors-d'oeuvre" is the plural form of "le hors-d'oeuvre", which means "appetizers" or "starters" in English. The word "hors-d'oeuvre" is of French origin and is commonly used in English to refer to a small dish served before the main course of a meal.

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  • 46. 

    Le pare-brise

    Explanation
    The correct answer is "les pare-brise" because in French, when referring to multiple windshields, the plural form "les" is used before the noun "pare-brise".

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  • 47. 

    Le rendez-vous

    Explanation
    The given correct answer "les rendez-vous" is the plural form of the noun "le rendez-vous" in French. "Le rendez-vous" means "the appointment" or "the meeting" in English. By adding the plural article "les" before the noun, it indicates that there are multiple appointments or meetings. Therefore, "les rendez-vous" is the correct plural form of "le rendez-vous".

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  • 48. 

    Le reveille-matin

    Explanation
    The correct answer is "les reveille-matin." In French, "le" is the singular form of the definite article, while "les" is the plural form. Since "reveille-matin" is a plural noun, it requires the plural definite article "les."

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  • 49. 

    Le serre-livres

    Explanation
    The given answer "les serre-livres" is correct because it is the plural form of the noun "le serre-livres". In French, when a noun is plural, the article "le" changes to "les". Therefore, "les serre-livres" refers to multiple bookends.

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