In the example "Je travaille dans le Hampshire", why isn't it "Je travaille dans l'Hampshire"?

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In the example "Je travaille dans le Hampshire", why isn't it "Je travaille dans l'Hampshire"?

Asked 6 years ago
Chris W.C1 Kwiziq Q&A super contributor Correct answer
I think the French are trying to pronounce the H (h aspiré) and so the 'le' doesn't contract.

In the example "Je travaille dans le Hampshire", why isn't it "Je travaille dans l'Hampshire"?

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