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Contracted articles Exercises in French language
Mastering the use of contracted articles is essential for achieving fluency in French. Contracted articles occur when certain prepositions (à and de) combine with the definite articles (le and les) to form a single word. For instance, "à le" becomes "au" and "de le" becomes "du." This contraction is not only a grammatical necessity but also a reflection of the natural flow of spoken French. Understanding and practicing these contractions will help you read, write, and speak more seamlessly, making your French sound more natural and native-like.
In these exercises, you'll have the opportunity to practice identifying and using contracted articles in various contexts. You'll encounter sentences that require you to determine the correct contracted form, ensuring that you become comfortable with both the grammar rules and their practical application. By working through these exercises, you'll gain confidence in your ability to use contracted articles correctly, enhancing your overall proficiency in the French language. Let's dive in and start mastering this crucial aspect of French grammar!
Exercise 1
<p>1. Je vais *au* marché (to the market).</p>
<p>2. Elle pense *aux* vacances (to the vacations).</p>
<p>3. Nous parlons *du* film (of the film).</p>
<p>4. Il revient *des* États-Unis (from the United States).</p>
<p>5. Ils jouent *au* football (to the football).</p>
<p>6. Tu parles *de la* situation (of the situation).</p>
<p>7. Vous arrivez *aux* bureaux (to the offices).</p>
<p>8. Elle sort *du* bureau (from the office).</p>
<p>9. Nous allons *à la* plage (to the beach).</p>
<p>10. Il pense *aux* enfants (to the children).</p>
Exercise 2
<p>1. Elle va *au* marché pour acheter des fruits (to the market).</p>
<p>2. Il parle souvent *du* film qu'il a vu hier soir (about the movie).</p>
<p>3. Nous allons *à la* plage ce week-end pour nous détendre (to the beach).</p>
<p>4. Ils viennent *des* États-Unis pour visiter la France (from the United States).</p>
<p>5. Je pense souvent *au* livre que j'ai lu l'année dernière (about the book).</p>
<p>6. Vous parlez *du* projet avec beaucoup d'enthousiasme (about the project).</p>
<p>7. Le chien court *à l'*extérieur pour jouer (to the outside).</p>
<p>8. Les enfants rentrent *de l'*école à 16 heures (from the school).</p>
<p>9. Nous discutons *des* plans pour les vacances prochaines (about the plans).</p>
<p>10. Elle va *à la* bibliothèque pour étudier (to the library).</p>
Exercise 3
<p>1. Elle parle souvent *du* professeur (contraction of "de" and "le").</p>
<p>2. Nous allons *au* cinéma ce soir (contraction of "à" and "le").</p>
<p>3. Il a besoin *de la* voiture pour aller au travail (contraction of "de" and "la").</p>
<p>4. Ils reviennent *des* vacances demain (contraction of "de" and "les").</p>
<p>5. Je m'intéresse beaucoup *à l'*histoire française (contraction of "à" and "le").</p>
<p>6. Tu parles toujours *du* match de football (contraction of "de" and "le").</p>
<p>7. Elle rêve *de l'*avenir (contraction of "de" and "le").</p>
<p>8. Nous habitons près *de la* plage (contraction of "de" and "la").</p>
<p>9. Vous allez *aux* États-Unis cet été (contraction of "à" and "les").</p>
<p>10. Ils sont fiers *de leurs* enfants (contraction of "de" and "les").</p>