French Definite and Indefinite Articles

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Course Outline

  1. Role of French Articles
  2. Definite Article Forms
  3. Indefinite Article Forms
  4. Choosing the Correct Article

1. Role of French Articles

Key Concepts & Definitions

  • Article : a short word placed before a noun that indicates its gender and number

Essential Points

📌 Definite articles refer to something known or specific, whereas indefinite articles refer to something mentioned for the first time, non-specific, or general.

Memory Hook

Known or specific: definite; first mention or non-specific: indefinite.

2. Definite Article Forms

★ Must-know

  • The definite articles are: le for masculine singular nouns, la for feminine singular nouns, l’ before a vowel or a mute h in either gender, les for plural nouns of either gender

Further detail

  • Examples of definite articles include:
    • le chien
    • la maison
    • l’homme
    • l’histoire
    • l’arbre
    • l’amie
    • les enfants
    • les voitures

Memory Hook

Le, La, L’, Les: LLLL.

3. Indefinite Article Forms

★ Must-know

  • The indefinite articles are:
    • un for masculine singular nouns
    • une for feminine singular nouns
    • des for plural nouns of either gender

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1. What does a French article indicate about the noun that follows it?

2. Which article type would normally introduce a non-specific noun mentioned for the first time?

3. Which definite article correctly completes the phrase for a masculine singular noun beginning with a consonant sound: “___ chien”?

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What is an article in French grammar?

A short word placed before a noun indicating its gender and number.

What do definite articles refer to in French?

Something known or specific.

What do indefinite articles refer to in French?

Something mentioned for the first time, non-specific, or general.

What is the definite article for masculine singular nouns in French?

Le

Which definite article is used before a vowel or mute h in French?

L’

What definite article is used for plural nouns of either gender in French?

Les

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