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In French, the singular indefinite article for a masculine noun is __________.
In French, the singular indefinite article for a masculine noun is __________.
un
The plural indefinite article in French, 'des,' is only used for masculine nouns.
The plural indefinite article in French, 'des,' is only used for masculine nouns.
False (B)
Which indefinite article would you use for a singular feminine noun?
Which indefinite article would you use for a singular feminine noun?
- une (correct)
- des
- le
- un
What is the plural form of the indefinite articles 'un' and 'une'?
What is the plural form of the indefinite articles 'un' and 'une'?
'Un' and 'une' can also mean 'one' in English depending on the context.
'Un' and 'une' can also mean 'one' in English depending on the context.
Match the indefinite article to its correct form:
Match the indefinite article to its correct form:
Which of the following sentences uses the indefinite article 'une' correctly?
Which of the following sentences uses the indefinite article 'une' correctly?
Nous avons ________ chats dans notre jardin.
Nous avons ________ chats dans notre jardin.
The indefinite article 'un' is always translated to 'a' in English.
The indefinite article 'un' is always translated to 'a' in English.
Provide an example sentence in French using the indefinite article 'des'.
Provide an example sentence in French using the indefinite article 'des'.
Which of these sentences uses 'un' and 'une' correctly to mean the number 'one'?
Which of these sentences uses 'un' and 'une' correctly to mean the number 'one'?
Je voudrais ________ café, s'il vous plaît.
Je voudrais ________ café, s'il vous plaît.
The use of indefinite articles is identical in French and English.
The use of indefinite articles is identical in French and English.
Explain the difference in meaning between 'J'ai un livre' and 'J'ai le livre'.
Explain the difference in meaning between 'J'ai un livre' and 'J'ai le livre'.
Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct?
Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct?
C'est ________ erreur de penser que le français est facile.
C'est ________ erreur de penser que le français est facile.
When an adjective precedes a noun, the indefinite article always changes.
When an adjective precedes a noun, the indefinite article always changes.
How would you ask 'Do you have a pen?' in French, using the appropriate indefinite article?
How would you ask 'Do you have a pen?' in French, using the appropriate indefinite article?
What slight alteration is needed to the phrase: 'J'ai des ami' to make it correct?
What slight alteration is needed to the phrase: 'J'ai des ami' to make it correct?
Explain a situation where you would not translate 'des' into English.
Explain a situation where you would not translate 'des' into English.
Flashcards
Un (indefinite article)
Un (indefinite article)
Used before singular, masculine nouns. Also means 'one'.
Une (indefinite article)
Une (indefinite article)
Used before singular, feminine nouns. Also means 'one'.
Des (indefinite article)
Des (indefinite article)
Used before plural nouns of any gender; translates to 'some'.
What is 'un'?
What is 'un'?
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What is 'des'?
What is 'des'?
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What else can 'un' or 'une' mean?
What else can 'un' or 'une' mean?
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Study Notes
- French has indefinite articles, like "a" or "an" in English
- Indefinite articles define non-specific nouns
Singular Indefinite Articles
- "Un" is the masculine singular indefinite article
- "Une" is the feminine singular indefinite article
- Either "Un" or "Une" translates to "a" or "an" in English
Plural Indefinite Article
- "Des" is the plural indefinite article for both masculine and feminine nouns
- "Des" is equivalent to "some" in English
- "Des" meaning "some" is often not directly translated
Additional Notes
- "Un" and "une" can also mean the number one
- The meaning of either depends on the context
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