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A definite article is a word that identifies a noun as specific or known to the speaker (e.g., le, la).
1. (plural) (used to talk about someone or something specific)
A word or phrase that is plural (e.g., les livres).
a. the
Les maisons de ce quartier ont beaucoup de caractère.The houses in this neighborhood have a lot of character.
2. (plural) (used to talk about something in general)
A word or phrase that is plural (e.g., les livres).
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
Est-ce que tu préfères les chats ou les chiens ?Do you prefer cats or dogs?
Les chênes produisent des glands.Oak trees produce acorns.
b. every (used with a singular noun)
Nous avons des réunions au travail les lundis.We have meetings at work every Monday.
b. your
Vous avez tous les deux fermé les yeux.You both closed your eyes.
Tu as fermé les yeux.You closed your eyes.
a. the
Les Auger viennent dîner chez nous samedi.The Augers are coming to our house to have dinner on Saturday.
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
Les enfants, c’est l’heure du coucher.Kids, it's bedtime.
On y va, les amis ?Should we go, friends?
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