Can someone explain why Iraq and Iran are masculine yet you use en in front of them

Frazer F.Kwiziq community member

Can someone explain why Iraq and Iran are masculine yet you use en in front of them

This question relates to:French lesson "Continents/countries/counties/regions/states are masculine, feminine or plural in French (Gender)"

Asked 5 years ago

CécileNative French expert teacher in KwiziqCorrect answer

Hi Frazer,

If you try and say -

‘Au Irak, au Iran‘ you will see the problem..

Sometimes grammar rules are changed for pronunciation purposes...

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Can someone explain why Iraq and Iran are masculine yet you use en in front of them

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