Why isn't the first sentence "Qu'est-ce que vous pensez de nouvelles technologies ?" "New technologies" is a general statement, as speakers are not talking about specific tech, and the responder even answers by generally referencing "ces nouveaux appareils."
De NouvellesTechnologies vs Des NouvellesTechnologies
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Drew B.Kwiziq Q&A regular contributor
De NouvellesTechnologies vs Des NouvellesTechnologies
This question relates to:French writing exercise "New vs old technologies"
Asked 4 years ago
Hi Drew,
What do you think of the new ( existing) technologies?
would be the English, so 'de' doesn't work here.
Hope this helps!
Drew B. asked:
De NouvellesTechnologies vs Des NouvellesTechnologies
Why isn't the first sentence "Qu'est-ce que vous pensez de nouvelles technologies ?" "New technologies" is a general statement, as speakers are not talking about specific tech, and the responder even answers by generally referencing "ces nouveaux appareils."
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