French Grammar • Masculine/Feminine • Crossword • A1-A2
🧩 French Masculine and Feminine Crossword Worksheet
This printable French masculine and feminine crossword worksheet helps learners practice changing words and adjectives from the masculine form to the feminine form. Please note that the worksheet itself is in French. Students complete the crossword grid with the correct feminine forms, while practicing spelling, grammar and word recognition. The activity is suitable for French beginners, young learners, FLE / French A1-A2 students and elementary French practice. An answer key is included.
🧠 Before Starting
Before completing the crossword, review a few simple masculine/feminine transformations with students. This helps them remember common patterns before writing the answers in the grid.
- What is the feminine form of petit?
- What happens to grand in the feminine form?
- Can you hear the difference between ami and amie?
- Which French words change more than just adding an -e?
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📋 Worksheet Details
| Language | The worksheet is in French. The words, instructions and answer key are in French. |
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| Level | French beginners, FLE / French A1-A2 learners, young learners and elementary French students. |
| Activity type | French grammar crossword: transform masculine words and adjectives into feminine forms. |
| Grammar focus | Masculine and feminine forms, gender agreement, spelling changes and word endings. |
| Skills | French grammar, spelling, word recognition, writing accuracy and attention to detail. |
| Formats | Printable PDF available in A4 and US Letter formats. |
| Answer key | Included. |
🔍 What’s Inside? ▼
This worksheet includes a French crossword grid focused on the difference between masculine and feminine forms. Students read the masculine form, find the correct feminine form, and write it in the crossword grid. It is a more engaging way to review French grammar than a simple list of transformations.
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French grammar practice The activity is written in French and focuses on masculine and feminine forms.
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A crossword format Students complete a grid instead of simply filling out a list.
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Masculine to feminine transformations Learners practice spelling changes and gender agreement in French.
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Spelling practice Each feminine form must be written correctly to fit in the grid.
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Answer key included The correction page makes checking faster for teachers, parents and students.
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A4 and US Letter The worksheet is available in both common print formats.
📚 Grammar Focus ▼
The worksheet helps students notice common French masculine/feminine patterns.
Many feminine forms are created by adding an -e: petit → petite, ami → amie.
Some words change more noticeably, especially endings such as -eur, -eux, -if and others.
Some feminine forms are easy to hear, while others are mainly visible in writing.
The number of boxes and crossing letters help students verify their spelling.
🎯 Learning Goals ▼
Understand that French nouns and adjectives can have masculine and feminine forms.
Move from a masculine form to the correct feminine form.
Write feminine forms accurately inside a crossword grid.
Use a puzzle format to make grammar practice more engaging.
👥 Who Is This For? ▼
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💡 How to Use This Worksheet ▼
❓ Frequently Asked Questions ▼
Is the worksheet in English or French?
The worksheet itself is in French. The article description is in English to help teachers, parents and homeschoolers understand the resource.
What do students have to do?
Students transform masculine French words or adjectives into feminine forms, then write the answers in the crossword grid.
Is an answer key included?
Yes. The worksheet includes an answer key to make correction easier.
Which formats are available?
The worksheet is available as a printable PDF in A4 and US Letter formats.
Who can use this worksheet?
It is useful for French beginners, FLE / French A1-A2 learners, young learners, teachers, parents and homeschoolers.
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