When to use the definite articles
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Peter T.Kwiziq community member
When to use the definite articles
In English, we often drop the definite article but it seems in French, that it is always used or used more often than in English, is this the case? What is the correct rule
This question relates to:French lesson "Le/la/l' = The (French Definite Articles)"
Asked 8 years ago
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Bonjour Peter,
We offer a few lessons addressing the different cases where the definite articles are used differently in French.
Thanks to your question, we've now added links to them in the main lesson. Please have a look:
https://french.kwiziq.com/revision/grammar/using-le-la-l-to-say-the-definite-articles
A bientôt !
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