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la
A definite article is a word that identifies a noun as specific or known to the speaker (e.g., le, la).
1. (feminine) (singular) (used to talk about someone or something specific)
A word or phrase that is feminine (e.g., la pomme).
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., le chat).
2. (feminine) (singular) (used to talk about something in general)
A word or phrase that is feminine (e.g., la pomme).
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., le chat).
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
Je pouvais sentir la colère commencer à monter.I could feel anger starting to rise.
On dit souvent que la patience est une vertu.It's often said that patience is a virtue.
b. the
Le plus gros animal au monde est la baleine bleue.The largest animal in the world is the blue whale.
3. (feminine) (singular) (used with a body part)
A word or phrase that is feminine (e.g., la pomme).
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., le chat).
b. your
Vous vous êtes tous les deux foulé la cheville.You both sprained your ankle.
Tu t'es foulé la cheville.You sprained your ankle.
e. its (not used for people as possessors)
Le cheval s'est foulé la jambe.The horse sprained its leg.
A pronoun is a word that stands in for a noun (e.g., elle, lui).
a. her
Tu connais Margot ? - Oui, je la connais depuis longtemps.Do you know Margot? - Yes, I've known her for a long time.
b. it (not used for people)
Cette robe est très confortable. Je la porte très souvent.This dress is very comfortable. I wear it very often.
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., l’homme, le soleil).
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