Coffee Break French ‘En’ or ‘à’? - Prepositions with countries and cities | The Coffee Break French Show 1.09
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Dec 11, 2023 Explore the complexities of using prepositions in French when referring to cities and countries. Learn the rules for using 'à' and 'au' before cities, and understand the nuances of using prepositions with countries and cities. Discover exceptions to using 'à' with islands close to France and sign up for free email lessons to enhance your French learning.
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Prepositions with Cities
- Use "à" before all French cities.
- Some exceptions exist for cities starting with "le."
Exceptions for Cities Starting with "Le"
- Cities starting with "le" like "Le Caire" combine "à" and "le" to form "au".
- "Je vais au Caire" means I'm going to Cairo.
Prepositions with Countries
- For most countries, determine the gender (masculine or feminine).
- Use "en" for feminine countries (ending in "e") and "au" for masculine countries.