Noms de Profession avec Être

Question 1

Is the indefinite article used with professions?

Answer 1

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

Question 2

Give me an example (I am an engineer)

Answer 2

Je suis ingénieur

Question 3

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

Answer 3

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

Question 4

Give me an example (I am a brilliant student)

Answer 4

Je suis un étudiant brillant

Question 5

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

Answer 5

Yes