Why isn't the first sentence "Qu'est-ce que vous pensez de nouvelles technologies ?" "New technologies" is a general statement, as speakers are not talking about specific tech, and the responder even answers by generally referencing "ces nouveaux appareils."
De NouvellesTechnologies vs Des NouvellesTechnologies
- « Back to Q&A Forum
- « Previous questionNext question »
Drew B.Kwiziq Q&A regular contributor
De NouvellesTechnologies vs Des NouvellesTechnologies
This question relates to:French writing exercise "New vs old technologies"
Asked 4 years ago
Hi Drew,
What do you think of the new ( existing) technologies?
would be the English, so 'de' doesn't work here.
Hope this helps!
Drew B. asked:View original
De NouvellesTechnologies vs Des NouvellesTechnologies
Why isn't the first sentence "Qu'est-ce que vous pensez de nouvelles technologies ?" "New technologies" is a general statement, as speakers are not talking about specific tech, and the responder even answers by generally referencing "ces nouveaux appareils."
Don't have an account yet? Join today
Ask a question
Find your French level for FREE
Test your French to the CEFR standard
Find your French level