j'ai encore besoin de l'aide de mon fidèle dictionnaire !

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j'ai encore besoin de l'aide de mon fidèle dictionnaire !

Is it "j'ai encore besoin de l'aide de mon fidèle dictionnaire !" Instead of j'ai encore besoin d' aide de mon fidèle dictionnaire!" because it is a specific dictionary that they are talking about?

This question relates to:French writing exercise "Learning to read in French"

Freeform Writing Exercise B1

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Maarten K.C1 Kwiziq Q&A super contributor Correct answer

Adam, it is ‘avoir besoin de l’aide’, because the noun “ l’aide “ is modified and made specific, not general (not necessary that the dictionary also be a specific one, although it is in this sentence).

See link for other examples :

https://www.lawlessfrench.com/grammar/de-vs-du-de-la-des-verbs/

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j'ai encore besoin de l'aide de mon fidèle dictionnaire !

Is it "j'ai encore besoin de l'aide de mon fidèle dictionnaire !" Instead of j'ai encore besoin d' aide de mon fidèle dictionnaire!" because it is a specific dictionary that they are talking about?

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