Nouns ending in -aie, -oue, or -eue are feminine.
The whole family: -aie, -oue, -eue. All feminine.
Du pus s'est formé dans la plaie.
Pus has formed in the wound.
Pressez sur la plaie pour arrêter le saignement.
Put pressure on the wound to stop the bleeding.
Inutile de remuer le couteau dans la plaie.
You don’t need to rub salt in the wound.
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