décollage

Is décollage masculine or feminine?

ledécollage
/lə dekolaʒ/masculinetakeoff

The rule behind it

Nouns ending in -age are usually masculine.
The suffix often marks an action, a result, or a collection.
98.8% of -age nouns are masculine

In context

  • Le décollage est plus facile que l'atterrissage.

    Taking off is easier than landing.

  • Vous devez attacher vos ceintures pendant le décollage.

    You must fasten your seat belts during take-off.

  • L'avion est prêt pour le décollage.

    The plane is ready for take-off.

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