princesse

Is princesse masculine or feminine?

laprincesse
/la pʁɛ̃sɛs/feminineprincess

The masculine form is prince

The rule behind it

Nouns ending in -esse are feminine.
The suffix often marks an abstract quality.
100% of -esse nouns are feminine

In context

  • La princesse implora le pardon de l'empereur.

    The princess begged forgiveness from the emperor.

  • Elle a un train de vie de princesse.

    She lives like a princess.

  • La princesse tomba amoureuse d'un prince elfe.

    The princess fell in love with an Elven prince.

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