alimentation

Is alimentation masculine or feminine?

l'alimentation
/lalimɑ̃tasjɔ̃/femininefeeding

The rule behind it

Nouns ending in -tion are feminine.
The suffix forms abstract nouns of action or state.
99.8% of -tion nouns are feminine

In context

  • Nous savons comment l'alimentation influence la croissance.

    We know how food affects growth.

  • Le câble d'alimentation est-il branché au mur ?

    Is the power cord plugged into the wall?

  • Elle fait attention à l'alimentation de son enfant.

    She is careful about her child's nutrition.

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