WordReference supports feus as correct and feux as an synonym/substitute for feu, so I'm a bit confused. Your expertise would be much appreciated here. Merci d'avance pour l'aide !
Is feus not a correct mpl. inflection for feu?
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Derek B.Kwiziq Q&A regular contributor
Is feus not a correct mpl. inflection for feu?
This question relates to:French lesson "Forming the plural of French nouns ending in -eu"
Asked 5 years ago
It seems that feu also exists as an adjective meaning "late", i.e. deceased, so the mpl form would then be feus. However, in the more normal use as a noun, meaning "fire" etc., the plural is feux.
Derek B.Kwiziq Q&A regular contributor
Ah oui, vous avez bien raison, Alan. Je viens de relire l'entrée sur WR. C'est clair que le forme << feus >> est toujours adjectival. Interesting that inflection for the adjective form varies only when preceded by a possessive determiner or definite article, i.e. (la feue Reine / feu la Reine). Language is just ever so fun. Thanks for the help!
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