"un" before super héros - my dad is a superhero. Why does it require "un" in French. Is a teacher, doctor, etc wouldn't, correct?

L H.A0Kwiziq community member

"un" before super héros - my dad is a superhero. Why does it require "un" in French. Is a teacher, doctor, etc wouldn't, correct?

Asked 5 years ago
CécileNative French expert teacher in KwiziqCorrect answer

Hi L,

Indeed if being a superhero was a job you wouldn't put the article .

You could for instance say -

Mon père est médecin, c'est mon super héros.

Hope this helps!

L H. asked:

"un" before super héros - my dad is a superhero. Why does it require "un" in French. Is a teacher, doctor, etc wouldn't, correct?

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