Is chez x a special case when used je vais chez le dentist?

Ted M.B1Kwiziq Q&A regular contributor

Is chez x a special case when used je vais chez le dentist?

In the example, all the indirect object phrases start with à or au. Au marché, à Paris. In the quiz, my answer got marked wrong. Il va à chez Jean. The correct answer appears to be il va chez Jean. Is ‘chez x’ a special case that does not require à?

This question relates to:French lesson "Conjugate aller in the present tense in French (Le Présent)"

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Jim J.C1 Kwiziq Q&A super contributor Correct answer

Bonjour Ted,

The key point to understand is that "chez" is a preposition.

So, to include another preposition before "chez" is grammatically incorrect.

This is why "Il va à chez Jean" is incorrect with à appearing before the preposition chez.

I hope this helps.

Bonne continuation

Jim

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