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Capricia B.A0Kwiziq Q&A regular contributor

De rien? Ou non?

Ou de rien pour pas de problème ou non?

Asked 5 years ago

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Jean W.C1Kwiziq Q&A regular contributor

Phrases without a definite or indefinite article

Hello all,

I've seen several French expressions/phrases where there is no definite or indefinite article, where there would be one in English.

For example. C'est bon signe meaning that's A good sign, j'ai rencard avec lui meaning I have AN appointment with him.

Is there a general rule that explains this ?

Thanks,

Jean

Asked 6 years ago

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Christopher N.Kwiziq community member

Speed comprehension

I am using this as review but, maybe with a disclaimer you should offer at a slow and a native speed. I think that peoples ears and brains need to learn that language at native speed. Some overwhelming noncomprehension to help people realize how real language acquisition works. Maybe you do this for subscribers or something and I'm not too familiar with your services yet

Asked 5 years ago

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