Noms de Profession avec Être Flashcards

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Is the indefinite article used with professions?

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The indefinite article (un, une, des) is not used before an unmodified noun indicating a profession, after the verb être and devenir

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Give me an example (I am an engineer)

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Je suis ingénieur

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What happens when the noun (job) is modified by an adjective?

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If the noun indicating a profession is modified by an adjective, the indefinite article must be used

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Give me an example (I am a brilliant student)

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Je suis un étudiant brillant

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Do you need to use the indefinite article after c’est and ce sont?

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Yes

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