In French grammar, articles are essential elements that help define and specify nouns. There are three main types of articles in French: definite articles (le, la, l’, and les), indefinite articles (un, une, and des), and partitive articles (du, de la, de l’, and des). Definite articles are used with specific nouns, whereas indefinite and partitive articles are used with non-specific nouns. Mastering the use of articles is crucial to speaking and writing French correctly. In this exercise, we will practice using articles in various contexts to help reinforce your understanding of their proper usage in French grammar. Let’s begin!
Exercise 1: Fill in the Article
1. *un* chat (cat)
2. *la* voiture (car)
3. *les* arbres (trees)
4. *une* bouteille (bottle)
5. *l’*école (school)
6. *des* amis (friends)
7. *la* bibliothèque (library)
8. *une* pomme (apple)
9. *les* fleurs (flowers)
10. *l’*ordinateur (computer)
11. *un* stylo (pen)
12. *la* chaise (chair)
13. *les* montagnes (mountains)
14. *une* maison (house)
15. *l’*enfant (child)
Exercise 2: Fill in the Article
1. *un* vélo (bicycle)
2. *la* plage (beach)
3. *les* animaux (animals)
4. *une* gomme (eraser)
5. *l’*avion (plane)
6. *des* chaussures (shoes)
7. *la* piscine (swimming pool)
8. *une* tasse (cup)
9. *les* rues (streets)
10. *l’*église (church)
11. *un* téléphone (phone)
12. *la* table (table)
13. *les* oiseaux (birds)
14. *une* voiture (car)
15. *l’*horloge (clock)