Detail of question does not populate? J'ai bu une demi-bouteille. - Why not une demie- bouteille?
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Detail of question does not populate? J'ai bu une demi-bouteille. - Why not une demie- bouteille?
J'ai bu une demi-bouteille. - Why not une demie-
This question relates to:French lesson "Demi/moitié/etc = Half in French"
Asked 6 years ago
Hi Dragana,
the rule is this: when "demi" comes before the noun, it is always and invariable "demi". When it succeeds the noun, it changes according to the gender.
Une demi-heure. -- Half an hour.
Une heure et demie. -- One and a half hour.
-- Chris (not a native speaker).
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