théorie

Is théorie masculine or feminine?

lathéorie
/la teoʁi/femininetheory

The rule behind it

Nouns ending in -ie are usually feminine.
The suffix often names an abstract quality, an activity, or a discipline.
95.7% of -ie nouns are feminine
Exceptions

These end in -ie too, but they are masculine.

legénielefoiel'incendieleparapluielecookie

In context

  • Sa théorie mérite d'être prise en compte.

    His theory deserves consideration.

  • Il a illustré la théorie avec des faits.

    He illustrated the theory with facts.

  • L'orateur illustra la théorie avec des exemples.

    The speaker illustrated the theory with examples.

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