Des vs les

Lisa H.A1Kwiziq Q&A regular contributor

Des vs les

I see several people have asked this or similar question. I’ve read one available answer and am still confused, and I continually run up against this des vs les.

Example: Men use razors to shave. = LES hommes utilisent DES rasoirs pour se raser.

It is LES hommes because it’s referring to men in general. Why is it not LES rasoirs? Isn’t it referring to razors in general?

Thank you for any help.

Asked 5 years ago

Like0Answer1

Chris W.C1 Kwiziq Q&A super contributor

Check here, if that doesn't answer your question: https://forum.duolingo.com/comment/3683850/Les-or-Des

Like05 years ago

Lisa H. asked:View original

Des vs les

I see several people have asked this or similar question. I’ve read one available answer and am still confused, and I continually run up against this des vs les.

Example: Men use razors to shave. = LES hommes utilisent DES rasoirs pour se raser.

It is LES hommes because it’s referring to men in general. Why is it not LES rasoirs? Isn’t it referring to razors in general?

Thank you for any help.

Don't have an account yet? Join today

« The time Whenever saying similar to “ mes parents” or “mes sœurs”, what would be the correct verb ending to use? »

Ask a question

Find your French level for FREE

Test your French to the CEFR standard

Find your French level