How do know when to use these before the season?
L’ or En
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Gary M.Kwiziq community member
L’ or En
This question relates to:French lesson "En/l'/au with seasons (French Articles and Prepositions)"
Asked 9 months ago
As the lesson says, you're free to choose. Both are correct although there seems to be a subtle difference in meaning:
En hiver refers to the season in a more general sense (e.g., il neige en hiver)
L'hiver talks more of a specific winter season (l'hiver on fait du ski).
Now, I may be imagining this subtle difference. Maybe one of our kwiziq natives can comment on that?
Bonjour Gary,
Chris is correct! Remember it is a subtle difference though:
En hiver -> it implies the duration of the season
il neige en hiver
-> during the whole season
L'hiver -> it implies that specific season
L'hiver on fait du ski
-> at that specific time of the year
I hope this is helpful.
Bonne journée !
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