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Which of the following is the primary function of the definite article in French?
Which of the following is the primary function of the definite article in French?
- To indicate a non-specific person, place, thing, or idea.
- To indicate a plural noun.
- To indicate a specific person, place, thing, or idea. (correct)
- To replace possessive adjectives.
The definite article 'le' is used with feminine singular nouns beginning with a consonant.
The definite article 'le' is used with feminine singular nouns beginning with a consonant.
False (B)
In the phrase 'C'est _____ amie de ma mère,' the correct definite article to use is 'l'' because 'amie' begins with a vowel.
In the phrase 'C'est _____ amie de ma mère,' the correct definite article to use is 'l'' because 'amie' begins with a vowel.
l'
Which of the following sentences demonstrates the correct use of the definite article to express general preference?
Which of the following sentences demonstrates the correct use of the definite article to express general preference?
The definite article 'l'' is only used with masculine nouns that begin with a vowel.
The definite article 'l'' is only used with masculine nouns that begin with a vowel.
Explain the rule for using 'le,' 'la,' and 'l'' with singular nouns in French.
Explain the rule for using 'le,' 'la,' and 'l'' with singular nouns in French.
In which of the following sentences is the definite article used to refer to something specific?
In which of the following sentences is the definite article used to refer to something specific?
French speakers never use definite articles when talking about general preferences or hobbies.
French speakers never use definite articles when talking about general preferences or hobbies.
_______ football est un sport populaire en France.
_______ football est un sport populaire en France.
What is the correct definite article to use before the word 'histoire'?
What is the correct definite article to use before the word 'histoire'?
If a feminine noun begins with a consonant you must always use the definite article 'la'.
If a feminine noun begins with a consonant you must always use the definite article 'la'.
Match the French definite article with its correct usage:
Match the French definite article with its correct usage:
Provide an original sentence illustrating the use of 'le' with a masculine singular noun.
Provide an original sentence illustrating the use of 'le' with a masculine singular noun.
Which sentence correctly uses the definite article to indicate a general concept?
Which sentence correctly uses the definite article to indicate a general concept?
Il aime ______ art.
Il aime ______ art.
When referring to a specific female friend, you should always use 'le' before the noun.
When referring to a specific female friend, you should always use 'le' before the noun.
Which of the following is the MOST precise explanation for using 'l'' instead of 'le' or 'la'?
Which of the following is the MOST precise explanation for using 'l'' instead of 'le' or 'la'?
Explain a situation where you might use a definite article in French to talk about a general class of items, and provide an example sentence.
Explain a situation where you might use a definite article in French to talk about a general class of items, and provide an example sentence.
Given the rule that 'l'' is used before nouns starting with a vowel OR a mute 'h', which of these words would correctly take 'l''?
Given the rule that 'l'' is used before nouns starting with a vowel OR a mute 'h', which of these words would correctly take 'l''?
In a highly specific and unusual context where you are discussing a singular, named musical note 'A' in a theoretical music composition, and you need to refer to it with utmost precision—almost personifying it—you might daringly call it _______ A. (This goes beyond standard grammatical rules, testing nuanced understanding).
In a highly specific and unusual context where you are discussing a singular, named musical note 'A' in a theoretical music composition, and you need to refer to it with utmost precision—almost personifying it—you might daringly call it _______ A. (This goes beyond standard grammatical rules, testing nuanced understanding).
Flashcards
Definite Article
Definite Article
The definite article indicates a specific person, place, thing, or idea. It also precedes nouns used in a general sense.
Le
Le
Used with masculine singular nouns starting with a consonant.
La
La
Used with feminine singular nouns starting with a consonant.
L'
L'
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Study Notes
- The definite article indicates a specific person, place, thing, or idea.
- Definite articles precede nouns used in a general sense.
- "C’est l’amie de ma mère" translates to "That’s (She’s) my mother’s friend."
- "Les Français adorent le football et le cyclisme" translates to "The French love soccer and cycling."
- Le is used with masculine singular nouns starting with a consonant.
- La is used with feminine singular nouns starting with a consonant.
- L’ is used with both masculine and feminine singular nouns starting with a vowel and most nouns starting with the letter h.
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