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What is the correct indefinite article for 'étudiants' in French?

  • un
  • une
  • des (correct)
  • le

    • The word 'le' is used as a definite article in French for feminine nouns.

    False

    What is the definite article used before singular nouns that start with a vowel in French?

    l'

    The phrase 'Aujourd’hui, c’est ______ 10 décembre' means 'Today is the 10th of December'.

    <p>le</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following articles with their usage:

    <p>le = Masculine singular la = Feminine singular les = Plural for all genders l' = Used before vowels or mute h</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the correct translation of 'Nous sommes'?

    <p>We are</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is true about nouns in French?

    <p>Nouns are typically preceded by an article.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The phrase 'C'est un livre' is used to describe a book.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the feminine singular form of 'Il est'?

    <p>Elle est</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Before the name of a country, you would use the _______ article.

    <p>definite</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Tu __________ français ?

    <p>es</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Des' is the definite article for plural nouns.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following subjects with their correct forms of 'être':

    <p>Je = suis Ils = sont Tu = es Elle = est</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is the correct translation of 'Ce sont des étudiants'?

    <p>They are students</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Il est' is used to point out something specific.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Les étudiants __________ sérieux.

    <p>sont</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which sentence correctly uses the singular form of a definite article?

    <p>C’est un livre.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The sentence 'Elle est dans la cour.' is in plural form.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the plural form of 'un stylo'?

    <p>des stylos</p> Signup and view all the answers

    C’est ___________ livre de mathématiques.

    <p>un</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following sentences uses 'Il est' correctly?

    <p>Il est étudiant.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    __________ 17 décembre, c’est __________ anniversaire de Jean.

    <p>Le, l'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the articles with their correct nouns:

    <p>un sac à dos = a backpack une trousse = a pencil case un chargeur = a charger une calculatrice = a calculator</p> Signup and view all the answers

    C’est un passeport. indicates multiple passports.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Indefinite Articles

    • The indefinite articles in French are un, une, and des.
    • Un is used before masculine singular nouns.
    • Une is used before feminine singular nouns.
    • Des is used before plural nouns, both masculine and feminine.

    Definite Articles

    • The definite articles in French are le, la, les, and l’.
    • Le is used before masculine singular nouns.
    • La is used before feminine singular nouns.
    • Les is used before plural nouns, both masculine and feminine.
    • L’ is used before singular nouns beginning with a vowel or a mute h.

    Specific Uses of Definite Articles in French

    • Definite articles are used when writing dates e.g. Today is the 10th of December.
    • Definite articles are used before names of countries, continents, regions and water bodies.
    • Definite articles are not used before names of cities.
    • Nouns in French are usually preceded by an article.

    Être - To Be

    • The verb être means "to be" in English.
    • It has different forms depending on the subject pronoun.
    • For example, Je suis means “I am”, Tu es means “You are”, Il est means "He is", Elle est means "She is", etc.

    C'est & Ce sont

    • C'est means "this is" or "it is".
    • Ce sont means "these are" or "they are".
    • Both can be used to designate people or things.
    • The difference between "C'est" and "Il/elle est" is that "C'est" is used for presentation or pointing out, while "Il/elle est " is used for description.

    Making Sentences Plural in French

    • To make a sentence plural in French, make the noun plural, the verb plural, and change any articles or adjectives that need changing.

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    Test your understanding of definite and indefinite articles in French. This quiz covers the usage of un, une, des, le, la, les, and more. Perfect for beginners looking to strengthen their grasp of French grammar.

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