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Je viens du pays-bas or je viens des pays-bas. Pays- bas singular or plural?

Mary M.C1Kwiziq community member

Je viens du pays-bas or je viens des pays-bas. Pays- bas singular or plural?

This question relates to:French lesson "Definite articles contract with à and de in French (French Contracted Articles)"
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CécileNative French expert teacher in KwiziqCorrect answer

Hi Mary ,

It is -

je viens des Pays-Bas. (de+les= des).

Hope this helps!

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CécileNative French expert teacher in KwiziqCorrect answer
It is 'Les Pays-Bas' , Mary .
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Mary M.C1Kwiziq community member
Quelle est l’explanation?  J’ai une amie francaise et elle dit— je viens du pays-bas.  M
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Je viens du pays-bas or je viens des pays-bas. Pays- bas singular or plural?

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