grave

Is grave masculine or feminine?

legrave
/lə ɡʁav/

Both le and la are accepted for this word.

In context

  • Il y a une grave pénurie d'eau.

    There is an acute shortage of water.

  • Je pense que ce fait est très grave.

    I think that this fact is very serious.

  • Il s'agit d'une question très grave.

    This is a very serious matter.

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