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 OU. Don’t forget to use the audio to get the pronunciation right and to download your free PDF at the bottom of the page.
Du bambou | bamboo
Un bijou | a jewel
Un bisou | a kiss
Un caillou | a rock
Un chou | a cabbage
Un clou | a nail
Le cou | neck
Un fou | a lunatic
Un genou | a knee
Un hibou | an owl
Un joujou | a toy
Un kangourou | a kangaroo
Un loup-garou | a werewolf
Le Pérou | Peru
Un pou | a louse
Un sou | a penny
Un trou | a hole
Un verrou | a lock
There you have it! French masculine nouns ending in OU.
Remember that while this helps, you should always study French vocabulary with its gender.
