Vowels and des becoming D’

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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? 

Asked 1 year ago
MaartenC1 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/

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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