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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).
definite article
a. le
A word or phrase that is masculine (e.g., le livre).
(masculine)
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., le chat).
(singular)
The pen you bought yesterday is on the table.Le stylo que vous avez acheté hier est sur la table.
b. la
A word or phrase that is feminine (e.g., la pomme).
(feminine)
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., le chat).
(singular)
Do you know the woman Jeff is talking to? - Of course! She's my sister.Connaissez-vous la femme à qui Jeff est en train de parler ? - Bien sûr ! C’est ma sœur.
c. l'
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., le chat).
(singular)
(before a vowel or a silent h)
The man to the left of my grandfather in this picture is Jimmy Carter.L’homme à gauche de mon grand-père sur cette photo est Jimmy Carter.
d. les
A word or phrase that is plural (e.g., les livres).
(plural)
The flowers you bought for your mom are lovely.Les fleurs que vous avez achetées pour votre maman sont magnifiques.
a. le
A word or phrase that is masculine (e.g., le livre).
(masculine)
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., le chat).
(singular)
The blue whale is the biggest mammal in the world.Le rorqual bleu est le plus grand mammifère du monde.
b. la
A word or phrase that is feminine (e.g., la pomme).
(feminine)
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., le chat).
(singular)
The leatherback sea turtle lays its eggs at night on sandy beaches.La tortue luth pond ses œufs la nuit sur les plages de sable.
c. l'
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., le chat).
(singular)
(before a vowel or silent h)
The anaconda is the biggest snake in the world.L’anaconda est le plus grand serpent du monde.
d. les
A word or phrase that is plural (e.g., les livres).
(plural)
The English tend to be proud of their ability to put up with rainy weather without grumbling.Les Anglais ont tendance à être fiers de leur capacité à supporter le temps pluvieux sans se plaindre.
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