Allo! I'm wondering if you put the determinant only if there isn't an adjective? So if I say "il est policier", there is no determinant, and if I say "il est un policier courageux" I do? Thank you!
When do I put a determinant? When there is an adjective?
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Emily M.Kwiziq community member
When do I put a determinant? When there is an adjective?
This question relates to:French lesson "When not to use un/une while stating people's occupations or professions in French (Zero Article) "
Asked 4 years ago
Bonjour Emily,
When talking about someone’s profession you use:
il / elle ... + être
Il est policier = he is a policeman
Elles sont avocates = they are lawyers
Attention:
C’est un policier courageux = he is a brave policeman
C’est une avocate attentionnée = she is a considerate lawyer
C’est un gentil geste = it is a kind gesture
Il est courageux = he is brave
Elles sont attentionnées = they are considerate
C’est gentil = it is kind
See link here: when-to-use-cest-or-il-est-elle-est-to-say-it-is
I hope this is helpful.
Bonne journée!
Emily M. asked:View original
When do I put a determinant? When there is an adjective?
Allo! I'm wondering if you put the determinant only if there isn't an adjective? So if I say "il est policier", there is no determinant, and if I say "il est un policier courageux" I do? Thank you!
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