Definite Articles Definite Articles make a noun definite

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Definite Articles

Definite Articles

Definite Articles make a noun definite. There is no questions about the thing(s) you

Definite Articles make a noun definite. There is no questions about the thing(s) you are talking about. Example: “I lost my book. ” “Is this THE book you lost? ”

“I think I left my book at school. ” “Is this THE book you

“I think I left my book at school. ” “Is this THE book you need? ” “I want to wear THE blouse you bought me for my birthday. ” “Are those THE shoes you bought in Paris? ” “Is this THE song that you love? ” “Are you talking about THE text I sent you this afternoon? ”

In each of these situations, we are referring to a very specific item so

In each of these situations, we are referring to a very specific item so there is NO CONFUSION about the item we are referring to. In English…. . the article is THE. the boy the girl the desk the shoes the beds The desks

In French the word for “the” depends on: • Is the word (noun) masculine

In French the word for “the” depends on: • Is the word (noun) masculine or feminine • Is the word (noun) singular or plural? If the word (noun) is singular (one of something) the word “the” is: LE for masculine words LA for feminine words If the word (noun) is plural (more than one of something), the word for “the” is LES – regardless of whether the word (noun) is masculine or feminine.

le livre la fenêtre

le livre la fenêtre

la pomme les pommes

la pomme les pommes

le garçon les garçons

le garçon les garçons

Use the correct definite article………. ______garçon ______pomme ______fenêtres ______livre ______garçons ______fenêtre ______pommes ______livres

Use the correct definite article………. ______garçon ______pomme ______fenêtres ______livre ______garçons ______fenêtre ______pommes ______livres