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In French, the word 'the' translates to 'le' for masculine singular nouns, 'la' for feminine singular nouns, and 'les' for plural nouns, regardless of gender. It is a definite article used to specify a particular noun, making it clear which item is being referred to. For example, 'le chat' means 'the cat' (masculine), 'la voiture' means 'the car' (feminine), and 'les chiens' means 'the dogs' (plural).