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A2Grammar cheat sheet
Quantity expressions
High-priority A2 grammar concept for TEF/TCF preparation: Quantity expressions.
Quick rule
Articles show whether a noun is specific, general, countable, or an unspecified quantity.
Patterns to memorize
- definite: le, la, l', les = specific/general category
- indefinite: un, une, des = one/some
- partitive/quantity: du, de la, de l', des; after quantity often de
Where to use it
- Describing people, food, work, housing, and services
- MCQ questions about noun phrases
- Writing precise sentences
High-value examples
J'ai acheté du pain et une bouteille d'eau.
I bought some bread and a bottle of water.
Partitive + quantity expression.
Les transports publics sont importants.
Public transport is important.
Definite plural for a general category.
Common mistakes
- Using des after beaucoup: beaucoup de
- Forgetting l' before a vowel sound
- Using English-style no article before French nouns
Mini drill
- List 5 nouns with le/la/les.
- Write 3 food sentences with du/de la/de l'.
- Add beaucoup de or assez de.
Exam target
Use Quantity expressions in level-appropriate sentences.Recognize common errors and produce a corrected version.Apply the form in short exam-style writing.