why is et elle adore les livres and not des livres? is't it loving just books and not some specific "definite" books?
des vs les
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Arjun N.Kwiziq community member
des vs les
This question relates to:French writing exercise "My daughter and books"
Asked 4 years ago
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Hi Arjun,
With the kind of verbs like -
aimer, adorer, préférer, détester, etc.
you will use the definite articles le/la/les
e.g
Je préfère le judo au karaté = I prefer Judo to Karate
J'aime le chocolat dans toutes ses formes = I love chocolate in all its forms
J'adore les couchers de soleil = I love sunsets
Je déteste les devoirs = I hate homework
Hope this helps!
Chris W. Kwiziq Q&A super contributor
This is quite a common question. I found this explanation and discussion helpful:
https://forum.duolingo.com/comment/3683850/Les-or-Des
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