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In addition to the definite articles (le, la, l', les), French has indefinite articles and partitive articles. These are used to express "a/an," "some," or an unspecified quantity. Understanding when and how to use each type is essential for constructing accurate French sentences.
The indefinite articles correspond to English "a," "an," and "some" (in the sense of unspecified plural items).
| Form | Gender/Number | English | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| un | Masculine singular | a / an | un livre (a book) |
| une | Feminine singular | a / an | une maison (a house) |
| des | All plurals | some / — | des livres (books / some books) |
Use un/une/des when you are talking about non-specific or unidentified items — things that have not been mentioned before or that are not uniquely identified.
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