definite article

Jack B.C1Kwiziq Q&A regular contributor

definite article

In the test question "' We want him to become a lawyer"'  translates to "' ...que il devienne avocat".   Why not un avocat?

This question relates to:French lesson "Conjugate regular verbs in the subjunctive present in French (Le Subjonctif Présent)"
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CécileKwiziq Native French TeacherCorrect answer

Hi Jack,

This is a particularity of the French language.

Take a look at the following lesson highlighting this fact :

https://kwiziq.learnfrenchwithalexa.com/revision/grammar/dont-use-indefinite-articles-with-professions

Hope this helps!

 

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George G.C1Kwiziq Q&A regular contributor

Occupations, like lawyer, professor, streetcar driver, don't take articles. 

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Jack B. asked:

definite article

In the test question "' We want him to become a lawyer"'  translates to "' ...que il devienne avocat".   Why not un avocat?

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