en or dans

Sunisha H.A1Kwiziq community member

en or dans

why can't I say j'habite en or j'habite Dans why does it have to be à

 

Asked 3 weeks ago
CélineKwiziq Native French TeacherCorrect answer

Bonjour Sunisha,

Take a look at the links below:

dans vrs à

Bonjour! J'habite Afrique du Sud

En vs Dans with locations (French Prepositions of Location)

 

I hope this is helpful.

Bonne journée !

CélineKwiziq Native French TeacherCorrect answer

Bonjour Mel,

Take a look at the lesson link below:

En/au/aux = In/to with countries and continents (French Prepositions)

En/Dans = in/to + regions/states/counties (French Prepositions)

I hope this is helpful.

Bonne journée !

Mel M.A1Kwiziq community member

Would you not say: j’habite dans les Etats Unis?

Sunisha H. asked:

en or dans

why can't I say j'habite en or j'habite Dans why does it have to be à

 

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