A doubt.

Rene S.B2Kwiziq Q&A regular contributor

A doubt.

It seems that une boule de neige doesn't follow the pattern of un sac en/de cuir. Is that right?

This question relates to:French lesson "Compound nouns formed with prepositions à/de/en in French"

Asked 7 years ago

Ron T.C1 Kwiziq Q&A super contributor

Bonsoir Rene, une boule de neige --> a snowball (a ball of snow) There does not seem to be a valid reason one could not state «une boule en neige», the biggest hurdle with that locution; however, would be in using it verbally. Une boule de neige sounds more aesthetically pleasing when pronounced. Bonne chance.

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Rene S. asked:

A doubt.

It seems that une boule de neige doesn't follow the pattern of un sac en/de cuir. Is that right?

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« Ron, thanks. When can we use "dès que", if ever? »

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