intention

Is intention masculine or feminine?

l'intention
/lɛ̃tɑ̃sjɔ̃/feminineintention, a purpose

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

  • J'avais l'intention de finir le travail.

    I intended to have finished the work.

  • Quand as-tu l'intention d'arrêter de fumer ?

    When do you intend to quit smoking?

  • J'ai cueilli une pâquerette à son intention.

    I plucked a daisy for her.

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