Pourquoi on a écrit du marathon et pas au marathon?
Du marathon
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Jasvin K.Kwiziq community member
Du marathon
Je suis arrivé troisième du marathon.
This question relates to:French lesson "Ordinal vs Cardinal numbers - Differences between French and English usages"
Asked 2 years ago
Bonjour Jasvin,
Both "au" and "du" can be used here, even if they'll be translated the same way
Je suis arrivé troisième du (de + le) marathon = I came third in the (of + the) marathon
Je suis arrivé troisième au (à + le) marathon = I came third in the (at + the) marathon
I hope this is helpful.
Bonne journée !
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