passion

Is passion masculine or feminine?

lapassion
/la pasjɔ̃/femininePassion

The rule behind it

Nouns ending in -sion are feminine.
The suffix forms abstract nouns of action or state.
100% of -sion nouns are feminine

In context

  • Sa passion pour la musique ne diminuera jamais.

    Music is his abiding passion.

  • Elle a une grande passion pour les antiquités.

    She has a great love for antique goods.

  • Vous avez vraiment une passion pour la nourriture.

    You really have a passion for food.

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