Feminine words:
1. Endings in -e: Most feminine words end in "-e".
Examples: "la table" (the table), "la chaise" (the chair), "la pomme" (the apple)
2. Endings in -ion: Many feminine words end in "-ion".
Examples: "la nation" (the nation), "la population" (the population), "la question" (the question)
3. Endings in -té: Another common ending for feminine words is "-té".
Examples: "la liberté" (the freedom), "la beauté" (the beauty), "la vérité" (the truth)
Masculine words:
1. Endings in -e: Some masculine words also end in "-e", but they are typically not as common as feminine words ending in "-e". A few examples include "le manche" (the handle), "le guide" (the guide), and "le cadre" (the frame).
2. Endings in -eur: Many masculine words end in "-eur".
Examples: "le professeur" (the professor), "le directeur" (the director), "le docteur" (the doctor)
3. Endings in -ment: Another common ending for masculine words is "-ment".
Examples: "le gouvernement" (the government), "le mouvement" (the movement), "le moment" (the moment)
4. Endings in -age: Masculine words often end in "-age".
Examples: "le voyage" (the journey), "le message" (the message), "le courage" (the courage)
5. Endings in -eau: Many masculine words end in "-eau".
Examples: "le chapeau" (the hat), "le manteau" (the coat), "le bateau" (the boat)
6. Endings in -al: Another common ending for masculine words is "-al".
Examples: "le festival" (the festival), "le journal" (the newspaper), "le cheval" (the horse)
7. Endings in -ant: Masculine words also often end in "-ant".
Examples: "le passant" (the passerby), "le conquérant" (the conqueror), "le diamant" (the diamond)
8. Endings in -oir: Many masculine words end in "-oir".
Examples: "le miroir" (the mirror), "le devoir" (the duty), "le pouvoir" (the power)
These are just a few general rules, but there are always exceptions. The best way to learn the gender of a French word is to use a dictionary or a reliable online source.