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20 Preposition
20 Preposition
French prepositions can be difficult because their meanings and uses don't
always line up to what you would expect in English.
De and À
Definite Article De À
le du au
la de la à la
les des aux
Most articles can be used immediately after expressions and verbs ending
in de, but they must follow contraction and elision rules.
Elle parle beaucoup des (de + les) pâtes. — She speaks a lot about the
pasta.
Que pensez-vous de la voiture ? — What do you think of the car?
Il a besoin d'un chien. — He needs a dog.
Elle mange beaucoup de frites. (Not de des) — She eats a lot of fries.
Je n'ai pas de pain. (Not de du) — I do not have (any) bread.
Il a besoin d'argent (Not de de l') — He needs (some) money.