innocence

Is innocence masculine or feminine?

l'innocence
/linosɑ̃s/feminineinnocence

The rule behind it

Nouns ending in -ence are usually feminine.
The suffix forms abstract nouns, often from verbs.
97.6% of -ence nouns are feminine

In context

  • Je peux facilement vous convaincre de son innocence.

    I can easily convince you of his innocence.

  • Tu ne dois pas profiter de son innocence.

    You must not take advantage of her innocence.

  • La preuve nous a convaincus de son innocence.

    The evidence convinced us of his innocence.

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