French language Q&A Forum

I'm unsure of when/how to use des

If I want to use des as in the plural indefinite article, like des carottes would it be:

J'ai besoin des carottes - I need some carrots. 

Or would that sentence translate as: I need THE carrots because de+les= des?

I have trouble hearing the difference between "serai" and "serais".  Does one rely on context, or is there some magic formula that will make everything clear? :)

J'ai entendu dire qu'Isabelle allait aussi tenter sa chance à Paris.

Hi, what is the use of dire? Can't we just say "J'ai entendu qu'Isabelle....

Thank you :)

Bonjour Madame Cécile !

A sentence provided reads- 

1.Les gens...........on a passé une semaine en France, avaient deux chats adorables.

The answer I gave was -> avec qui/avec lesquels.

However, the correct answer was -> chez qui/chez lesquels.

2.Le bâtiment.............tu avais garé ta voiture était juste à côté de la poste.

Here also, Madame , the correct option was devant lequel as opposed to dans lequel.(mentioned by me)

3.Connais-tu le médecin.............. il s’est fait soigner ?

In this case I am confused whether the right answer is chez lequel or par lequel ?

I request you to please provide a grammatical explanation why my options were not the accepted ones.

Merci beaucoup pour votre réponse !

Bonne journée !

Je suis Robert!   Aujourd'hui c'est mon dernier jour de travailler!  This dictee was the perfect way for me to celebrate my retirement.  Thanks for all you do  and especially for this particular exercise!

Stuart

Sorry, I didn't read the explanation carefully. It's all confusing!!

Hi, I have a question. The level A0 tests check "J'habite à ..." as correct, while lessons and tests in A1 level use dans le or en like "Marie habite dans le Minnesota". I can't see the difference on when should I use the à or dans le - en.

Also, do the following sentences have the same meaning? Which sentence is incorrect? Why?

On fait du sport régulièrement, ce qui est important.

C'est important qu'on fasse du sport régulièrement.

C'est important ce qu'on fasse du sport régulièrement.

Thank you