rendez vous

Question

Why does J'ai rendez-vous not have an article

Cécile Janty-Davies · Accepted Answer

Hi Peggie, 
As Tom rightly said :
Avoir (un) rendez-vous is to have an appointment
with or without the article.
It is the same for, to make an appointment -
Prendre (un) rendez-vous 
Je vais prendre (un) rendez-vous chez le coiffeur= I am going to make an appointment at the hairdresser's 
Hope this helps!

Tom Kelly · Answer

Hi Peggie,It is possible to use an article with "rendez-vous"(i) J'ai un rendez-vous (chez, à, avec etc)(ii) J'ai rendez-vous (chez, à, avec etc)The only difference that I can think of between them is that (i) can stand alone - J'ai un rendez-vous. whereas (ii) might require qualification  J'ai rendez-vous chez le médicinPerhaps a native speaker could elaborate.

Ruby Shukla · Answer

In the phrase "J'ai rendez-vous", there is no article because "rendez-vous" is a fixed expression that functions as a noun referring to an appointment or meeting. In French, some nouns like "rendez-vous" don't require an article when used in certain contexts, especially when they're understood as a scheduled or planned meeting.Here's why:"Rendez-vous" means "appointment" or "meeting". It refers to a specific event (like a meeting with someone), so it doesn't need an article when you are talking about having one.When used with a verb like "avoir" (to have), the noun "rendez-vous" doesn't need the article because it's implied you're talking about having an appointment.Example:J'ai rendez-vous avec le médecin.(I have an appointment with the doctor.)(Here, "avec le médecin" uses the article "le" because it refers to the specific doctor.)