In French, nouns are either masculine or feminine. While it’s always better to study French vocabulary with the right gender, some endings are specific to masculine or feminine, with a couple of exceptions. In this article, we are looking at French masculine nouns ending in AL. Don’t forget to use the audio to get the pronunciation right and to download your free PDF at the bottom of the page.
Un animal | an animal
Un bal | a ball
Un bocal | a jar
Un canal | a canal
Un carnaval | a carnival
Un chacal | a jackal
Un cheval | a horse
Un cristal | a crystal
Un festival | a festival
Un hôpital | a hospital
Un hymne national | a national anthem
Un journal | a newspaper
Le littoral | the coast
Un local | a local
Le mal | evil – pain
Un métal | a metal
Un récital | a recital
Un régal | a delight
Un rival | a rival
Un signal | a signal
Un terminal | a terminal
Un total | a total
Un tribunal | a tribunal
There you have it! French masculine nouns ending in AL.
Remember that while this helps, you should always study French vocabulary with its gender.
