des or les

Question

pour profiter des concerts gratuits. sounds like pour profiter les concerts gratuits.

Céline Pickard · Accepted Answer

Bonjour Kathleen,
I listened to the audio several times and I can definitely hear 'des' not 'les'. Sometimes the speed at which an audio is played can have an impact on what is heard.

Profiter de + [qch / qqn] = to make the most of [sth] / to enjoy [sth] / to take advantage of [sth]
Je profite du soleil = I make the most of the sun
Je profite de la vue = I am enjoying the view
Je profite de l'instant présent = I am seizing the moment
Je profite des vacances = I am making the most of the holidays

I hope this is helpful.
Bonne journée !

Maarten Kamp · Answer

I have listened today and clearly hear “des concerts gratuits”. Connection fluctuations can cause problems - have had it happen.