la Belgique

adrienne h.C1Kwiziq community member

la Belgique

Why is it "la Belgique" in 2 out of 3 of the above phrases?  Why isn't it "les frites viennent de la Belgique?"

Asked 2 years ago
CélineKwiziq team memberCorrect answer

Bonjour Adrienne,

'Belgique' is feminine. Therefore, "je viens de la Belgique" (I come from Belgium)

Follow the links below for an explanation on why: Venir de/d'/du/des = To come/be from with countries/states/regions and continents (French Prepositions)">venir de + [country] / why not 'de la France'

I hope this is helpful.

Bonne journée !

 

Jim J.C1 Kwiziq Q&A super contributor

Hi Adrienne,

"les frites viennent de la Belgique?"    

https://www.wordreference.com/fren/Belgique

I agree with you, I would expect it to be written La Belgique.

Perhaps you should flag this up to the help desk as a possible error?

Jim

la Belgique

Why is it "la Belgique" in 2 out of 3 of the above phrases?  Why isn't it "les frites viennent de la Belgique?"

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