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 OIR. 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 abattoir | a slaughterhouse
Un arrosoir | a watering can
Un comptoir | a counter
Un couloir | a corridor
Le désespoir | despair
Un devoir | homeworks
Un égouttoir | a dish rack
L’espoir | hope
Un griffoir | a scratching pole
Un miroir | a mirror
Un mouchoir | a tissue
Le pouvoir | the power
Un plongeoir | a diving board
Un rasoir | a razor
Le savoir | the knowledge
Un séchoir | a dryer
Un soir | an evening
Un tiroir | a drawer
Un trottoir | a sidewalk
Un urinoir | a urinal
There you have it! French masculine nouns ending in OIR.
Remember that while this helps, you should always study French vocabulary with its gender.
