conseil

Is conseil masculine or feminine?

leconseil
/lə kɔ̃sɛj/masculinepiece of advice

The rule behind it

Nouns ending in -ail, -eil, -euil, or -ueil are masculine.
The whole family: -ail, -eil, -euil, -ueil. All masculine.
100% of -ail / -eil / -euil / -ueil nouns are masculine

In context

  • Il a ignoré les conseils de son père.

    He ignored his father's advice.

  • Pourquoi ne pas demander conseil à ton professeur ?

    Why do you not ask your teacher for advice?

  • Je te suis très reconnaissant pour ton conseil.

    I am very thankful to you for your advice.

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