Coffee Break French ‘Jouer à' or 'jouer de'? - The verb 'to play' in French | CBF Show 2.03
Jun 10, 2024
Learn the nuances of using the French verb 'to play' correctly with specific prepositions. Understand the distinctions between 'jouer à' and 'jouer de' verbs in French. Explore examples with sports, games, and musical instruments to improve your understanding of the topic.
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Jouer à vs. Jouer de
- Use "jouer à" for sports and games.
- Use "jouer de" for musical instruments.
Using Jouer à
- Use "au" before masculine singular nouns.
- Use "à la" before feminine singular nouns, "aux" before plural nouns, and "à l'" before nouns starting with vowels.
Using Jouer de
- Use "de la" before feminine singular instruments, "du" before masculine singular instruments, and "des" before plural instruments.
- For instruments starting with a vowel or silent H, use "de l'", but use "de" before aspirated H.