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3.4.2.1 In the feminine form the final consonant is voiced

Does an adjective end on d, t, s, z, eux, er, l, n the feminine form receives the suffix -e and thus the final consonant is voiced (again). This is a basic rule with some variations as you will see:

3.4.2.1.1 d => de

d =>de
allemand				allemande
		un vin	allemand	une pomme	allemande
		a wine	German	an apple	German
lourd				lourde
		un camion	lourd	une voiture	lourde
		a truck	heavy	a car	heavy
but
		malade (masculine)
		un	homme	malade
		a	man	ill
		malade (feminine)
		une	femme	malade
		a	woman	ill

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