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la professeure
teacher (f.)
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How do you say professeure in French?
How do you pronounce professeure in French?
professeure is pronounced /la pʁɔfɛsœʁ/ in French.
Example sentences
La professeure est très compétente et elle a reçu une nouvelle promotion cette année.
The (female) teacher is very competent and she received a new promotion this year.
Notre professeure de mathématiques est excellente ; elle explique les concepts difficiles de manière claire et accessible.
Our (female) math teacher is excellent; she explains difficult concepts in a clear and accessible way.
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Why is it feminine?
Professeure is feminine because French applies the standard feminine suffix "-e" to the masculine form "professeur," which derives from Latin "professor" (one who professes/teaches); however, this is somewhat of a modern innovation, as "professeur" traditionally resisted feminization in French, making "professeure" a relatively recent acceptance reflecting changing attitudes toward gender in professional titles.
What is the French word for teacher (f.)?
The French word for teacher (f.) is la professeure — feminine.
Gender across languages
| Language | Word | Article | Gender |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇮🇹 Italian | professoressa | la | feminine |
| 🇵🇹 Portuguese | professora | a | feminine |
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