Première étape. Peter is studying for a medical degree at a French university. Help him determine the gender of the following nouns he comes across in his studies by supplying the correct indefinite article (un or une). Use the ending of each word, in boldface, to help you decide.

1		faculté de médecine
2		organisme
3		maladie
4		pansement (bandage)
5		intervention (operation)
6		suture
7		triage
8		annuaire (phone book)

Deuxième étape. Peter’s classmates help explain the difference in meaning between nouns that have both masculine and feminine gender. Complete their explanations by supplying the correct indefinite article (un or une).

9		livre veut dire (means) «a book», mais livre veut dire «a pound».
10		manche veut dire «a sleeve», mais manche veut dire «a handle».
11		tour veut dire «a tower» (comme la Tour Eiffel), mais tour veut dire «a tour» (comme le Tour de France).
12		voile veut dire «a veil», mais voile veut dire «a sail».