Vowels and des becoming D’

Rania I.B2Kwiziq community member

Vowels and des becoming D’

Since épinards starts with a vowel why is it not d’épinards? Or is it always des when referring to some? Can you help me figure out when we use d’ as opposed to des?

This question relates to:French lesson "Du/de la/de l'/des = Some/any (French Partitive Articles)"

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Maarten K.C1 Kwiziq Q&A super contributor Correct answer

The reason for 'des épinards' is covered in the lesson you refer to, namely that épinards' is a plural, uncountable noun, so 'des épinards' for 'some spinach'. 'Des' does not contract and form an elision with a following noun.

Another link to check :

https://www.lawlessfrench.com/pronunciation/elision/

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Vowels and des becoming D’

Since épinards starts with a vowel why is it not d’épinards? Or is it always des when referring to some? Can you help me figure out when we use d’ as opposed to des?

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