why is 'au Japon' wrong?? When the question was I went to Japan

Helen Elizabeth J.A2Kwiziq community member

why is 'au Japon' wrong?? When the question was I went to Japan

This question relates to:French lesson "Continents/countries/counties/regions/states are masculine, feminine or plural in French (Gender)"

Asked 4 years ago

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

Je suis allé(e) au Japon. -- I went to Japan.

Maybe you made a mistake elsewhere in the sentence?

Like14 years ago

Charles L.Kwiziq community member

Japan is an island so perhaps they wanted you to use à?

I don't know as both are perfectly acceptable

Like01 year ago

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why is 'au Japon' wrong?? When the question was I went to Japan

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