What are definite and indefinite articles in French?

Definite and indefinite articles in French grammar are as follows:

  • Definite Articles: In French, the definite articles are "le" (masculine singular), "la" (feminine singular), and "les" (plural, for both masculine and feminine).
    They are used to refer to specific nouns, similar to the English "the."
  • Indefinite Articles: The indefinite articles in French are "un" (masculine singular), "une" (feminine singular), and "des" (plural, for both masculine and feminine). 
    They are used to refer to non-specific nouns, akin to the English "a" or "an."
Published at 2024/02/01