Hi,
I would like to know why In Lesson 4.4 (at the restaurant) the guest asks for " Un verre de vin blanc" intstead of "Un verre du vin blanc".
Thanks
De Or Du
learner
July 14, 2008
(deleted)
September 10, 2008
Hi there,
Basically, "de" or "d' is "of" and "de l' is "some", just like "du" in a way.
Have a look at the following examples:
"une bouteille d'eau" (a bottle OF water)
Je voudrais de l'eau (I would like SOME water)
" une bouteille DE vin (a bottle OF wine)
"je voudrais DU vin (I'd like some wine)
I hope that helps.
:D
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