In French, the definite articles are used with titles, languages & academic subjects.
Learn how to use the definite articles in French with titles, languages & academic subjects
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Unlike in English, definite articles (le,la,l',les) are used with titles, languages & academic subjects in French.
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Only in the phrase "parler + [language]" can you use both forms, with or without le.
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Using le, la, les with titles, languages and academic subjects (definite articles)