The French Definite Article

The video tutorial explains the use of definite articles in French, which include 'le', 'la', 'les', and 'l''. It covers the rules for using these articles based on gender and number, as well as exceptions to these rules. The tutorial also provides examples and tips for correctly identifying the gender of nouns in French. Additionally, it discusses the use of articles with countries and animals, and concludes with a summary and practice exercises.

What is the definite article in English?

• Some

• The

• An

• A

In French, which article is used for plural nouns?

• Le

• Les

• L'

• La

Which article is used in French before a noun starting with a vowel?

• L'

• La

• Le

• Les

What is the French definite article for a masculine noun?

• L'

• Les

• La

• Le

Which article would you use for a feminine noun in French?

• L'

• Les

• La

• Le

What is a common ending for feminine nouns in French?

• -e

• -s

• -x

• -o

Which of the following is an exception to the rule that nouns ending in '-e' are feminine?

• Le téléphone

• La voiture

• Le cinéma

• La table

How do you determine the gender of a country in French?

• By its location

• By its size

• By its ending

• By its population

Which article is used for a masculine country starting with a vowel?

• Le

• La

• L'

• Les

What is the French article for 'the cat' when referring to a female cat?

• Le chat

• La chat

• Les chats

• L'chat