Susan asked: "Is repeating "des" before "sœurs" optional?"

AurélieKwiziq Head of French, Native French Teacher

Susan asked: "Is repeating "des" before "sœurs" optional?"

"Vous avez des frères et sœurs ?"

Asked 7 years ago

AurélieKwiziq Head of French, Native French TeacherCorrect answer

Bonjour Susan !

Usually in French, you will need to repeat articles after "et", but in this specific expression, the form you mentioned is actually more colloquial, though "Vous avez des frères et des sœurs ?" would be perfectly correct too.

À bientôt !

Like07 years ago

Susan R.C1Kwiziq Q&A regular contributor

It's important to know what's colloquial! Merci, s.

Like07 years ago

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