Akido is masculine

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Akido is masculine

Why is it faire de l’Akido and not du?

This question relates to:French lesson "Faire de/jouer à : talking about sports, hobbies and leisure activities in French"

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Maarten K.C1 Kwiziq Q&A super contributor Correct answer

Ch,

“ de l’ “ doesn’t contract. See attached lesson.

https://french.kwiziq.com/revision/grammar/du-de-la-de-l-are-used-to-express-some-or-any-partitive-articles

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Chris W.C1 Kwiziq Q&A super contributor

Even though Akido is masculine, it is still faire de l'Akido since it starts with a vowel. Du Akido would have two vowels clashing which French tries to avoid.

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Akido is masculine

Why is it faire de l’Akido and not du?

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