A. Révisez… les articles définis en français sont: le stylo la table l’agrafeuse les crayons These articles are equivalent to the word in English. the
B. L’article indéfini (The indefinite article) • In French, there are two (2) ways to say an before a noun. a or
1. un – masculine/singular • Ex. – un vélo • Ex. – un stylo
2. une – feminine/singular • Ex. - une fille • Ex. - une agrafeuse
In French, there is only one (1) way to say some before a noun…
3. des – plural nouns (regardless of their gender) • Ex. – des feutres • Ex. – des affiches *NOTE – There is a liaison after des when the next word begins with a vowel…{dez affiches}
C. Which article will I use for words that begin with a vowel sound? • For indefinite articles, you will do nothing special for words that begin with a vowel sound. • Knowing a word’s gender will be critical for all singular nouns when using the indefinite article. • Apply the “ends in –e rule, ” but memorize any exceptions. Ex. – frère (brother)
D. Révisez…summarize the notes above in the chart! ne e Singular Masculi un Feminin une Plural des
E. Essayez…identifiez la forme convenable de l’article indéfini! • (You try…identify the correct form of the indefinite article!)