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My husband, who speaks French fluently, observed me agonizing over this en, dans, à, feminine / masculine countries, states, regions and cities and he laughed. He asked why I’m wasting my time memorizing trivia that won’t make a difference when it comes to having a conversation with a French person. He says nobody except a French teacher would give a rat’s ass if I made this mistake. It doesn’t prevent understanding or communicating.

The fact that I can’t advance to other lessons that will further my ability to communicate,  until I get this glitchy thing memorized, is very frustrating. It makes me afraid to even try to speak, for fear of making this kind of mistake.

How to type the accent marks into my answers

Why doesn't this lesson make any mention of feminine forms?

What is mean by 'gourde de limonade'?

I can't even access the video. It says it is private.

Could someone please explain how to negate this expression?  Thanks in advance.  

Citrouille and Potiron both means pumkin in english. 

Is there any difference in its usage? One is more formal?