Des becomes de/d' before adjectives preceding the nouns

Sayli B.A1Kwiziq community member

Des becomes de/d' before adjectives preceding the nouns

Hello, in the first example mentioned

"I saw magnificent places"

The answer in french is "J'ai vu des endroits magnifiques."

Why is it "des" here instead of d'endroits ??

This question relates to:French lesson ""Des" becomes " de/d' " in front of adjectives preceding nouns (French Partitive Articles)"

Asked 11 months ago

Jim J.C1 Kwiziq Q&A super contributor Correct answer

Bonjour Sayli,

The noun "endroit" is used here in the plural -- endroits, but the adjective magnifique is after the noun.

So what we have here is the indefinite article des being used in front of the plural noun therefore des endroits magnifiques.

https://www.lawlessfrench.com/grammar/de-vs-du-de-la-des/

Have a look at the above link -- I think it will help you to understand more fully.

Hope this helps.

Bonne continuation.

Jim

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Sayli B. asked:View original

Des becomes de/d' before adjectives preceding the nouns

Hello, in the first example mentioned

"I saw magnificent places"

The answer in french is "J'ai vu des endroits magnifiques."

Why is it "des" here instead of d'endroits ??

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