'Le jouet de l'enfant est cassé' in the corresponding lesson. Here it is DE L'ENFANT then why not DU TOURISME in l'Office de Tourisme? Merci en avan

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'Le jouet de l'enfant est cassé' in the corresponding lesson. Here it is DE L'ENFANT then why not DU TOURISME in l'Office de Tourisme? Merci en avan

This question relates to:French lesson "Expressing possession in French with "de""

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ChrisC1 Kwiziq Q&A super contributor Correct answer

Le jouet de l'enfant is the toy of a particular child (hence the definite article). L'office de tourisme is the tourist office in general, not of "the" tourism.

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Tysm for taking out tym to answer the question Chris and the lawless team.

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ChrisC1 Kwiziq Q&A super contributor

You,re welcome! :)

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'Le jouet de l'enfant est cassé' in the corresponding lesson. Here it is DE L'ENFANT then why not DU TOURISME in l'Office de Tourisme? Merci en avan

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