Why there is a definite article using Bien Que ?

xabi a.C1Kwiziq community member

Why there is a definite article using Bien Que ?

Hello community,

There is the example given: Bien que l'on ne s'entende pas, c'est quand même mon frère !

Can someone explain me why there is a definite article before "on" ?

Shouldn't this contract as => Bien qu'on ?

This question relates to:French lesson "Bien que/quoique + the subjunctive mood (Le Subjonctif) = although/though in French"

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Maarten K.C1 Kwiziq Q&A super contributor

Xabi,

this is an optional euphonic article ( l’ ) that has no grammatical effect nor meaning. It is still commonly used in formal writing especially, but relatively uncommon in everyday writing or speech.

See links below discussing euphony in French.

https://www.lawlessfrench.com/grammar/on-vs-lon/

https://www.lawlessfrench.com/pronunciation/euphony/

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