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French Language French Language Start Learning Practice/Perfect For Teachers From Laura K. Lawless, your Guide to French Language Une journée parfaite - ou presque Nous avons passé une journée merveilleuse à Annecy. Elle a commencé... See More About:  annecy  rhône-alpes  french lakes De vs Du, De la, Des The preposition de tends to be very difficult for French students, even at advanced levels. Trying to figure out whether to use de, du, de la, or des can be a real challenge! This lesson explains when to use the preposition de all by itself and when to use the indefinite article, partitive article, or de + definite article (which looks like the partitive - but isn't. Ugh!) See More About:  de  du de la  des French in English The English language has been shaped by a number of other languages over the centuries, and many English speakers know that Latin and German were two of the most important. What many people don't realize is how much the French language has influenced English. See More About:  french vocabulary  french language  French updates Learn French at About.com is constantly growing and changing with new and updated lessons, tools, and other French-related features. You're already subscribed to my twice-weekly newsletter, but you might like to stay up to date with one or more of these additional options. See More About:  french tools  french news  french language French Language Ads Learn French French Lessons English Language Beginners French Speak French Featured Articles soupçon - le mot du jour French Accents French Listening Links and Resources Know of any French books with lots of franglais?   More from About.com Over the Counter Cold Medications How to choose the right medication for your cold and flu symptoms. More> Should Kids Get Flu Shots? Think your child is too healthy to need a flu shot? Think again. More> This newsletter is written by: Laura K. Lawless French Language Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About French Language newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   Must Reads Essential French French Proficiency Test French Verb Conjugator Daily French: word, lesson, facts French Quizzes Advertisement