région

Is région masculine or feminine?

larégionexception
/la ʁeʒjɔ̃/feminineregion

The rule behind it

Nouns ending in -on are usually masculine, but la région is feminine.
Région is one of the rare exceptions: learn it as it is.
91.9% of -on nouns are masculine
Fellow exceptions

Like région, these end in -on but are feminine.

lafaçonlaréunionlaleçonl'opinionlareligion

In context

  • Cette région est connue pour ses beaux paysages.

    This district is known for its beautiful scenery.

  • Le riz est cultivé dans les régions pluvieuses.

    Rice is grown in rainy regions.

  • Le riz se cultive dans les régions pluvieuses.

    Rice is grown in rainy regions.

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