Hi, is "il est Professeur" / "Elle est Professeur" correct (no article before profession).
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Laura
Kwiziq language super star
28/05/17
Yes, it's correct: see https://french.kwiziq.com/revision/grammar/dont-use-indefinite-articles-with-professions
Ron
Kwiziq community member
31/05/17
Lisa est une très bonne vendeuse.
In French, you always need an article in front of a group including an adjective, and that rule applies to professions:
Paul est un professeur extraordinaire.
Otherwise: Paul est professeur. (note: no adjective, hence no article)
In French, you always need an article in front of a group including an adjective, and that rule applies to professions:
Paul est un professeur extraordinaire.
Otherwise: Paul est professeur. (note: no adjective, hence no article)
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Anish
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28 May 2017
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Hi, is "il est Professeur" / "Elle est Professeur" correct (no article before profession).
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