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Questions & Answers about La cuisine est propre.
Why is the definite article la used with cuisine in this sentence?
In French every noun has a gender. The noun cuisine is feminine, so it takes the feminine definite article la, making the phrase la cuisine mean “the kitchen.”
What does the sentence La cuisine est propre mean?
It translates directly to “The kitchen is clean.” The sentence is used to describe that the kitchen is tidy or free from dirt.
What role does the word est play in this sentence?
Est is the third person singular conjugation of the verb être (to be). It links the subject la cuisine with the adjective propre, forming a typical subject–verb–adjective structure in French.
Does the adjective propre change form based on the noun’s gender or number?
No, propre remains the same whether it describes a masculine or feminine noun, and in the singular form it is identical. In this sentence, it correctly matches la cuisine without any alteration.
Can cuisine have other meanings in French, and if so, how do we know which is intended here?
Yes, cuisine can also refer to a style or type of cooking (for example, French cuisine). However, in this context—paired with an adjective that means “clean”—it clearly refers to the physical kitchen rather than to a cooking style.