présence

Is présence masculine or feminine?

laprésence
/la pʁezɑ̃s/femininepresence

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

  • La présence de tous les membres est requise.

    Attendance is compulsory for all members.

  • Ne parle pas de ça en sa présence.

    Don't talk about it in his presence.

  • La fête était animée, forte de sa présence.

    The party was animated by her presence.

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