How will I know when "the" can be replaced with "au". Finding this a bit confusing.

melanie k.A0Kwiziq community member

Asked 6 years ago

Chris W.C1 Kwiziq Q&A super contributor Correct answer

Hi Melanie,

"au" is actually a contraction of the preposition "à" with the article "le": à+le = au.

Tu vois le carrefour? -- Do you see the crossroads?
Je vais au travail. (à le = au) -- I am going to work.

-- Chris (not a native speaker).

Like06 years ago

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