J'habite à Paris vs Marie habite dans le Minnesota

Karla P.A1Kwiziq community member

J'habite à Paris vs Marie habite dans le Minnesota

Hi, I have a question. The level A0 tests check "J'habite à ..." as correct, while lessons and tests in A1 level use dans le or en like "Marie habite dans le Minnesota". I can't see the difference on when should I use the à or dans le - en.

This question relates to:French lesson "En/Dans = in/to + regions/states/counties (French Prepositions)"

Asked 4 years ago

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Chris W.C1 Kwiziq Q&A super contributor Correct answer

The choice of preposition depends on whether you speak of a city (à), a country of feminine gender (en), a country of masculine singular gender (à), of masculine plural gender (aux), a region (dans), etc.

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Silvia R.B2Kwiziq community member

Why is Minnesota masculine

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