Definite and Indefinite Articles

1. Definite and Indefinite Articles

2. The • Writing “the” in French is more complicated than in English. • You must determine a few things about the noun you are talking about before using the proper form of “the.” • Masculine singular nouns take le or l’ • Feminine singular nouns take la or l’ • Plural nouns (masculine and feminine) take les

3. A and Some • Writing “a” in French is more complicated than in English. • You must determine a few things about the noun you are talking about before using the proper form of “a.” • Masculine singular nouns take un • Feminine singular nouns take une • Plural nouns (masculine and feminine) take des

4. Practice words with “the” • _____ crayon _____ maison(f.) • _____ gomme _____ France • _____ ciseaux (p.) _____ élève (m./f.) • _____ garçon _____ professeur • _____ fille _____ ami • _____ monsieur _____ amis • _____ quiche _____ copine

5. Practice words with “a” • _____ crayon _____ maison • _____ gomme _____ Français • _____ ciseaux _____ élève (m.) • _____ garçon _____ professeur • _____ fille _____ ami • _____ monsieur _____ amis • _____ quiche _____ copine