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Is Pays-Bas considered to be a plural, requiring a "des," instead of a "de," like Etats-Unis

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Is Pays-Bas considered to be a plural, requiring a "des," instead of a "de," like Etats-Unis


This question relates to:French lesson "Venir de/d'/du/des = To come/be from with countries/states/regions and continents (French Prepositions)"
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Maarten K.C1 Kwiziq Q&A super contributor Correct answer

Yes, it is les Pays-Bas, 'venir des ..'

Need to be careful with "Pays" as it is the same spelling in singular and plural form:  

le Pays (or pays) de Galles - singular; les Pays-Bas - plural.

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Is Pays-Bas considered to be a plural, requiring a "des," instead of a "de," like Etats-Unis


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