Indefinite Articles

Indefinite articles are NOT specific.

They are the OPPOSITE of definite articles.

Example: I want THE blouse that your gave me for my birthday.

(This is a very specific blouse – therefore we use a definite article.)

However: I want A blouse.

(This is just any blouse – non specific – therefore we use an indefinite article.)

Some other examples of INDEFINITE articles:

I want an apple.

(Any apple – non-specific)

I want shoes.

(Any shoes – non specific.)

I like cherries.

(Any cherries – non specific)

She has a book.

(Any book – not specific)

They have IPODS.

(Any IPODS – not specific)

We own a car.

(Any car – not specific)

You have a back pack.

(Any back pack – not specific)

In English the indefinite article is expressed by the words:

a or an

if the word (noun) is singular (one of an item).

In English the indefinite article is expressed by

NOTHING!!!!

If the word (noun) is plural (more than one item).

Examples:

Singular: I would like A banana.

Plural: I’m looking for tomatoes.

In French the indefinite article is expressed by:

UN – if the word (noun) is masculine

UNE – if the word (noun) is feminine

DES – if the word (noun) is plural

Examples:

I am listening to a DVD.

J’écoute un DVD.

I am pointing to tomatoes.

J’indique des tomates.

I like pineapples.

J’aime des ananas.

C’est à vous!

Using the verb aimer, complete these sentences using the indefinite article

required.

Example:

I like tomatoes.

J’aime des tomates.

Il __________ _______ oranges.

Nous __________ _____ cerises.

Tu __________ _____ melons.

Vous __________ _____ salades.

Which indefinite article should I use?

A banana = _____ banane

An apple = ______ pomme

Elephants = ____ éléphants

A robot = ______ robot

A window = _____ fenêtre

Pens = _______ stylos

A cat = ______ chat

Dogs = ______ chiens

A house = _____ maison