sans + noun (no article)

adrienne h.C1Kwiziq community member

sans + noun (no article)

I did have to look this one up! But for anyone else who was wondering, "sans chocolat" is absolutely correct. I had thought it would be "sans le chocolat."

This question relates to:French writing exercise "My favourite things at Easter"

Freeform Writing Exercise B1

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CécileKwiziq Native French TeacherCorrect answer

Hi Adrienne,

You would not have an article after sans

un dessert sans sucre = a sugarless sweet/dessert

une chemise sans manches = a sleeveless shirt

une soirée sans enfants = an evening without children

etc.

Bonne Continuation !

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adrienne h. asked:

sans + noun (no article)

I did have to look this one up! But for anyone else who was wondering, "sans chocolat" is absolutely correct. I had thought it would be "sans le chocolat."

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