In the test question "' We want him to become a lawyer"' translates to "' ...que il devienne avocat". Why not un avocat?
definite article
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JackKwiziq Q&A regular contributor
definite article
This question relates to:French lesson "Conjugate regular verbs in the subjunctive present in French (Le Subjonctif Présent)"
Asked 4 years ago
Hi Jack,
This is a particularity of the French language.
Take a look at the following lesson highlighting this fact :
https://french.kwiziq.com/revision/grammar/dont-use-indefinite-articles-with-professions
Hope this helps!
GeorgeKwiziq Q&A regular contributor
Occupations, like lawyer, professor, streetcar driver, don't take articles.
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