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Follow up of a question from Sally ~ 1 year ago.
In the context of the 'story' the mermaid is resting on the beach at sunset and 'also likes to collect seashells'. For me, the first interpretation that comes to mind from this is 'I gather shells' not 'I am a collector of shells'. Currently ramasser is being 'corrected' to collectionner - « ramasser des coquillages » is not given as an option.
The discussion below, Larousse definitions, and the use of "collectionner les", all indicate that 'collectionner' is more specific to 'being done by a collector' than just gathering. I don't think 'collectionner' is the best choice here as, without other context, the majority of beach walkers 'collecting' shells are not 'collectors' of seashells. Regardless of that, ramasser is definitely an acceptable interpretation in this context. And in that case 'ramasser des coquillages'. Can it be added?
I don't understand how to use indirect object?
Il y a des petites rues, et de jolies maisons blanches.
Hi, I saw the sentence above in a book.
Why it's not de petites rues ?!
I thought when we have an adjective that comes before a noun, we should use de ! like de jolies maisons
Help please.
I also notice that the dictionary gives the following English translations of "avoir hate": "to be anxious to", "to be looking forward to", "to be in a hurry to", but does NOT give "I can't wait to". Any comment?
qu'est-ce que le rideau signifie?
Si je changeais maintenant here you have used imparfait can I use passé composé here
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