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Les Articles : 

Les Articles ARTICLES AND THEIR USES

Definite Articles : 

Definite Articles The definite articles are the words that mean the: Le-masculine singular La-feminine singular L’ -before a vowel or vowel sound Les- all plural forms They are used to express a noun in a general sense: J’aime la pizza. = I like pizza, (in general). Nous préférons le poulet. = We prefer chicken. They are also used to express a specific thing: Voici le lait. = Here is the milk.

Indefinite Articles : 

Indefinite Articles Indefinite articles mean a, an in the singular and some or any in the plural. Un-masculine singular Une-feminine singular Des-plural They are used to express the whole or entire item: J’ai mangé une pomme.= I ate the apple (the entire apple). Voici une tarte aux fraises. = Here is a strawberry pie (the entire pie).

The Partitive : 

The Partitive The partitive articles are those that are translated some or any although it is not always necessary to translate the partitive into English. Du-masculine singular De la-feminine singular De l’-before a vowel or vowel sound Des-plural They are used to convey a portion of something: Voici du rosbif. = Here is some roast beef, (meaning a portion of it rather than the entire roast).

Use of the partitive : 

Use of the partitive Never use the partitive to introduce the subject of a sentence. One can say: Il y a du lait et du sucre sur la table. There is some milk and some sugar on the table. This is opposed to: Le lait et le sucre sont sur la table. The milk and the sugar are on the table.

La Négation : 

La Négation After negative expressions such as ne…pas, ne… jamais, and ne…plus the following articles will all become de or d’: Un Une Du De la De l’ Des Tu veux du poisson? = Do you want some fish? Je ne veux pas de poisson. = I don’t want any fish.

Articles and Verbs : 

Articles and Verbs The definite articles are typically used with the verbs aimer and préférer. The partitive articles are used with the following verbs and expressions;voici boire=to drink voilà manger il y a prendre acheter vendre commander avoir vouloir

Les Articles : 

Les Articles Article choice will change with contextual use. Compare the following: Il commande le thé. = He orders the tea (on the menu). Il commande un thé. = He orders a tea (one serving). Il commande du thé. = He orders some tea.