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de la
/də la/
of the (feminine singular)
Je veux une tasse de la café.
I want a cup of the coffee.
general
Used to indicate possession or association with a feminine singular noun that follows. Equivalent to 'of the' in English.
C'est la maison de la famille.
It's the house of the family.
Elle est la fille de la voisine.
She is the daughter of the neighbor.
This is the feminine singular form of 'du' (of the masculine singular) and 'de l' (of the singular before a vowel).
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Gender Agreement
Remember that 'de la' is used with feminine singular nouns. For masculine singular nouns, use 'du,' and for plural nouns, use 'des.'
Gold Rule
Definite Article Contraction
'De la' is a contraction of 'de' (of) and 'la' (the feminine singular). It is essential for indicating possession or association with feminine singular nouns.
Word Origin
Derived from the contraction of the preposition 'de' (of) and the definite article 'la' (the feminine singular).
Usage Notes
This phrase is used before feminine singular nouns to indicate possession or association. For masculine singular nouns, use 'du,' and for nouns starting with a vowel, use 'de l'.
Word Breakdown
de
of
prepositionla
the (feminine singular)
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