the in French
the in French is le + comp., le + comp., le, la — the means used before a noun to show that the listener already knows, or can work out, exactly which thing is meant.
the in French
le + comp., le + comp.
With a comparative or with more and a verb phrase, establishes a correlation with one or more other such comparatives.
le
le
The definite grammatical article that shows that the noun phrase that immediately follows it is definitely identifiable...
la
The definite grammatical article that shows that the noun phrase that immediately follows it is definitely identifiable...
les
The definite grammatical article that shows that the noun phrase that immediately follows it is definitely identifiable...
l'
The definite grammatical article that shows that the noun phrase that immediately follows it is definitely identifiable...
les
What does "the" mean?
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article Used before a noun to show that the listener already knows, or can work out, exactly which thing is meant.
"Please close the door."
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adv Used with comparative adjectives to show one thing changing in step with another.
"The more you practice, the better you get."
the in a sentence
- Please close the door.
- The sun rises in the east.
- The more you practice, the better you get.
Similar words in French
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Frequently asked questions
What is "the" in French?
"the" in French is le + comp., le + comp., le, la. the means: Used before a noun to show that the listener already knows, or can work out, exactly which thing is meant.
How do you use "the" in a sentence?
Example: "Please close the door." In French, "the" is le + comp., le + comp., le, la.
Are there other ways to say "the" in French?
Yes — French has 5 translations listed for "the": le + comp., le + comp., le, la, les, l'.
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