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In the example "Je travaille dans le Hampshire", why isn't it "Je travaille dans l'Hampshire"?

Brad B.A1Kwiziq community member

In the example "Je travaille dans le Hampshire", why isn't it "Je travaille dans l'Hampshire"?

This question relates to:French lesson "Continents/countries/counties/regions/states are masculine, feminine or plural in French (Gender)"
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Chris W.C1 Kwiziq Q&A super contributor Correct answer
I think the French are trying to pronounce the H (h aspiré) and so the 'le' doesn't contract.
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In the example "Je travaille dans le Hampshire", why isn't it "Je travaille dans l'Hampshire"?

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