des vs les (retry)

Joakim R.C1Kwiziq Q&A regular contributor

des vs les (retry)

From a recent writing challenge: "It was an excellent exhibition, and she was even able to taste local specialties!" "c'était une exposition magnificent et elle a même pu goûter LES spécialités locales !" I had expected DES rather than LES here, would you please explain?
Asked 7 years ago
AurélieNative French expert teacher in KwiziqCorrect answer
Bonjour Joakim !

Actually here, I would say that both "des" and "les" would be acceptable, albeit bringing a slight nuance of meaning:
"les spécialités locales" would mean she tried them all, as a general group.
"des spécialités locales" would mean she tried some of them.

I've now added the second option to the writing challenge :)

Merci et à bientôt !
PS: it would be very helpful if you could mention which week of challenges you're referring to, and if possible which level :)

des vs les (retry)

From a recent writing challenge: "It was an excellent exhibition, and she was even able to taste local specialties!" "c'était une exposition magnificent et elle a même pu goûter LES spécialités locales !" I had expected DES rather than LES here, would you please explain?

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