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Hi, is "il est Professeur" / "Elle est Professeur" correct (no article before profession).

Anish K.A1Kwiziq Q&A regular contributor

Hi, is "il est Professeur" / "Elle est Professeur" correct (no article before profession).

This question relates to:French lesson "Job titles differ in French depending on whether you're a man or a woman (nouns)"
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LauraKwiziq team memberCorrect answer
Yes, it's correct: see https://french.kwiziq.com/revision/grammar/dont-use-indefinite-articles-with-professions
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Ron T.C1 Kwiziq Q&A super contributor
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)
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Hi, is "il est Professeur" / "Elle est Professeur" correct (no article before profession).

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