Is the distinction the same as in English, where "the coffee" is specific to a particular coffee in the current context? And "coffee" without the article is talking about coffee in general?
Whether to include the definite article "le" when asking for someone's preference
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Whether to include the definite article "le" when asking for someone's preference
In French, what is the difference between "Tu préfères le café ?" and "Tu préfères café ?" when asking for someone's preference for coffee?
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Whether to include the definite article "le" when asking for someone's preference
In French, what is the difference between "Tu préfères le café ?" and "Tu préfères café ?" when asking for someone's preference for coffee?
Is the distinction the same as in English, where "the coffee" is specific to a particular coffee in the current context? And "coffee" without the article is talking about coffee in general?
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