Why is there no article before "petite fille"? Being a little girl is not an occupation.

Charles T.C1Kwiziq community member

Why is there no article before "petite fille"? Being a little girl is not an occupation.

Asked 4 years ago
CécileNative French expert teacher in KwiziqCorrect answer

Hi Charles,

You might be interested in my answer to a similar question posed by Kathleen about the lack of article before 'bébé'.

https://french.kwiziq.com/questions/view/quand-il-etait-bebe

Bonne Continuation!

Una M.A2Kwiziq Q&A regular contributor

Dear team    I am wondering why "envie de danser" is used instead of "vouloir danser" to mean want to dance.  Thank you again !

CécileNative French expert teacher in Kwiziq

Hi Una,

The correct translation of,

to make someone want to do something

is

donner à quelqu'un envie de faire quelque chose

so therefore -

envie de danser is used rather than vouloir danser 

Bonne continuation!

 

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Why is there no article before "petite fille"? Being a little girl is not an occupation.

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