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An indefinite article is a word that indicates that a noun is not specific (e.g., un, une).
indefinite article
a. un
A word or phrase that is masculine (e.g., le livre).
(masculine)
That's an elephant.C’est un éléphant.
b. une
A word or phrase that is feminine (e.g., la pomme).
(feminine)
I'd like an apple.J’aimerais une pomme.
A preposition is a word that indicates the relationship between a word and another word (e.g., par, en).
preposition
a. par
Barry wanders around the office at least two or three times an hour.Barry se promène dans le bureau au moins deux ou trois fois par heure.
b. de (money)
Paulina is paid $20 an hour.Paulina est payée 20 $ de l’heure.
c. à (speed)
That car must have been going at least 100 km an hour through town.Cette voiture devait rouler à au moins 100 km à l’heure à travers la ville.
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