Is there a liaison in the sentence Je vais à la poste?

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Is there a liaison in the sentence Je vais à la poste?

I read that a liaison is "forbidden" before the letter a, yet I have heard it used on a french study program for the foreign services. What is the correct usage? Thank you.
Asked 8 years ago
AurélieNative French expert teacher in KwiziqCorrect answer
Bonjour M,

I have never heard of a forbidden liaison before the letter a, and as a French native, I could give you so many exceptions that I don't think this rule exists :)
As for "Je vais à la poste.", there is a liaison there, even though it could be considered as 'well-spoken' and most people wouldn't pronounce it in everyday speech.

I hope that's helpful!
À bientôt !

Is there a liaison in the sentence Je vais à la poste?

I read that a liaison is "forbidden" before the letter a, yet I have heard it used on a french study program for the foreign services. What is the correct usage? Thank you.

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