How do you say "I want a/some..." (masculine vs. feminine noun)? For example, I want some coffee vs. I want a cold drink.
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apsuarez
April 30, 2009
Marie-Claire-Riviere
May 6, 2009
Salut,
I want some coffee can be translated as Je veux du café
I want a cold drink is translated as Je veux une boisson rafraichissante
I want a glass of wine is translated as Je veux un verre de vin
When a quantity is not specific you use "du" but when it is specific "un" or "une" is used.
I hope that helps.
Claire