Use an indefinate article or not

Andrea N.B2Kwiziq community member

Use an indefinate article or not

My wife is a doctor: Can this be translated as 1) " Ma femme est une médecine . OR 2) Ma femme est médecin . Could you please let me know which one (if any) is correct, and an accompanying explanation would be appreciated. Thanks

This question relates to:French lesson "When not to use un/une while stating people's occupations or professions in French (Zero Article) "

Asked 5 years ago

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CécileKwiziq Native French TeacherCorrect answer

Hi Andrea,

You would say -

Ma femme est médecin

Ma femme est 'docteure'

( this was changed in 1993 to feminize trades and professions which previously only had male forms)

La médecine is the science and practice of Medicine.

It cannot be used as a profession.

Hope this helps!

Like35 years ago

Lim S.A1Kwiziq community member

Is it possible to use “C’est “ ?

Example : He is a doctor . C’est un docteur

Like04 years ago

CécileKwiziq Native French Teacher

Hi Lim,

You could talking about someone else but not talking about your own spouse.

Like04 years ago

Siddhartha N.A0Kwiziq community member

I think 2nd one

Like04 years ago

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