I know that there is a list of verbs where you're not supposed to say "a/au/a la." Is arreter one of them? Since I am working with subway stops, I don't know many of their genders. Is there a general gender for metro stops? Or should I just assume they are masqueline, unless they feature a female's name or end with an e? Merci beaucoup!
When it comes to verbs, there is indeed a list of verbs that are not typically used with articles like "le," "la," or "l'." This includes verbs like "aimer," "adorer," "détester," "vouloir," and "préférer," among others. However, "arrêter" is not on that list. So when using "arrêter" in a sentence, you would say, for example, "J'arrête le train" (I stop the train).
Regarding the gender of metro stops, there is no general rule for classifying them. Unlike countries, cities, or rivers where there are established gender norms, metro stops can have any gender. Some may have masculine names, some feminine names, and some might even be gender-neutral. As a general guideline, you can assume that most metro stops are masculine unless they have a distinctively feminine name or end with the letter "e." However, it's always best to double-check if you're unsure about a particular metro stop.
It's important to note that the gender of a metro stop does not affect the usage of articles when referring to them. You would still use the appropriate article regardless of the gender. For example, you would say "Je descends à la station" (I get off at the station) regardless of whether the station is masculine or feminine.