sentiment

Is sentiment masculine or feminine?

lesentiment
/lə sɑ̃timɑ̃/masculinesentiment

The rule behind it

Nouns ending in -ment are masculine.
The suffix often marks an action or result derived from a verb.
99.6% of -ment nouns are masculine

In context

  • C'est parfois difficile de contrôler nos sentiments.

    It's sometimes difficult to control our feelings.

  • Il a exprimé ses sentiments par une peinture.

    He expressed his feelings in the form of a painting.

  • J'ai le sentiment qu'il a raison.

    I have a feeling he is right.

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