Could someone help me learn how to form plurals in this particular case?

Tibor H.B2Kwiziq community member

Could someone help me learn how to form plurals in this particular case?

When a noun ends in -ou, I've read that it can be followed by both -s and -x, (des bisous, des bijoux) so, how can you know if it should be -s or -x ?

Asked 2 years ago
CélineNative French expert teacher in KwiziqCorrect answer

Bonjour Tibor,

That's a very interesting question. Most nouns will take an -s in the plural form. However there are exceptions are you've mentioned. 

Take a look at these 2 links:

Most nouns take an -s in the plural unless they already end in -s, -x, -z (the second video in particular - 7 exceptions)

French Plural 

I hope this is useful.

Bonne journée !

Jim J.C1 Kwiziq Q&A super contributor

Hi Tibor,

I think the following link may help you:-

https://www.lawlessfrench.com/grammar/nouns/

Bonne continuation.

Jim

Tibor H. asked:

Could someone help me learn how to form plurals in this particular case?

When a noun ends in -ou, I've read that it can be followed by both -s and -x, (des bisous, des bijoux) so, how can you know if it should be -s or -x ?

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