Des monuments commémoratifs : contraction of definite article after 'à'
Learning outcomes
I can apply rules about the contraction of definite articles after ‘à’ in the context of commemorating historical events.
I can apply rules about syllable stress when pronouncing words.
Des monuments commémoratifs : contraction of definite article after 'à'
Learning outcomes
I can apply rules about the contraction of definite articles after ‘à’ in the context of commemorating historical events.
I can apply rules about syllable stress when pronouncing words.
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Key learning points
- Words ending in a consonant + -le(s) or consonant + -re(s) stress the vowel before the consonant, e.g., 'terrible'.
- 'à' + definite article combine to make au/à la/à l’ or aux, depending on the gender, quantity and spelling of the noun.
- 'à' can be translated as 'at', 'to', 'in' and 'on' depending on its place and use in the sentence.
- Conflict and independence movements in Algeria and Senegal shaped their identities and relations with France.
Keywords
Stress - pronouncing one syllable more heavily than other syllables in a word
À - preposition meaning ‘at’, ‘to’, ‘in’, ‘on’ or 'about'
Definite article - the words 'le', 'la', 'les' and 'l’', meaning ‘the’
Common misconception
'à' is always translated as 'to' or 'at'.
'à' can be translated as 'to', 'at', 'in', 'on' or 'about', depending on the context. Particular care should be taken with verbs followed by 'à', e.g., 'réfléchir à' could be translated as 'to think about' or 'to reflect on'.
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