Les Règles Générales de la Grammaire

Question 1

What are the Three Types of Articles in French Grammer?

Answer 1

• Definite: Le, La, L’, Les
• Indefinite: Un, Une, Des
• Partitive: Du, De La, Des

Question 2

What is the Use Case for each Type of Article?

Answer 2

• Definite: To refer to a specific noun or express a general habit or taste.
• Indefinite: To refer to an undefined or unclearly defined noun.
• Partitive: To express uncountable or indivisible quantities or refer to something in part.
  
  • E.g: Vous prenez du vin? → You’re drinking some wine?

Question 3

What happens to Partitive Articles in a Negative Sentence?

Answer 3

They revert to « de » or « d’ ».

Question 4

When does an Adjective preceed a Noun?

Answer 4

When it concerns either its:

1. Beauty.
2. Age.
3. Number.
4. Goodness.
5. Size.

B.A.N.G.S.

The verb « grand(e) » is an exception, as when it preceeds the noun, it indicates greatness, whereas when it follows the noun, it indicates tallness.

Question 5

What are Indefinite Pronouns?

Answer 5

Pronouns that either refer to unspecific nouns or make sweeping generalizations.

Question 6

What are the 15 Indefinite Pronouns?

Answer 6

• « Un(e) Autre » → Another One.
• « D’ Autres » → Others.
• « Ceratin(e)s » → Certain Ones.
• « Chacun(e) » → Everyone or Each One.
• « On » → Everyone, Someone, People, They, You, We.
• « Plusieurs » → Several.
• « Quleque Chose » → Something.
• « Qulequ’un » → Someone.
• « Quleques’uns » → Some, A Few.
• « Quiconque » → Anyone.
• « Soi » → Oneself.
• « Tel » → Someone, Anyone.
• « Tout » → Everything.
• « Tout le Monde » → Everyone.
• « Un(e) » → One.