4A the Preposition À Flashcards
1
Q
the preposition à can be translated in English as:
A
TO, IN, AT
2
Q
When À is followed by the definite article __ or ___, the preposition À and the definite article contract into one word.
A
LE or LES
example
À + LE = AU
nous allons AU magasin
(we’re going to the store)
À + LES = AUX
ils parlent AUX profs.
(they speak to the professors)
3
Q
À does NOT contract with __ or __.
A
LA or L’
4
Q
commencer À + (infinitive)
A
to start (doing something)
5
Q
parler À
A
to talk to
6
Q
penser À
A
to think about
7
Q
téléphoner À
A
to phone (someone)
