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When do I have to use the word "DE" (or d') ?

When it deals with a specified quantity.


For example : "a bottle OF water" = "une bouteille d'eau" ; "a carton OF milk" = "une brique de lait".

When do I have to use the word "DU" ?

When it deals with an unspecified quantity and the noun is masculine.

How do I say : "I want chocolate" ?

Je veux du chocolat.

When do I have to use the word "DE LA" ?

When it deals with an unspecified quantity and the noun is feminine.

How do I say : "I'm eating salad leaves".

Je mange de la salade.

When do I have to use the word "DE L'" ?

When it deals with an unspecified quantity and the first letter of the noun is a vowel (or a "h").

How do I say : "I'm drinking water" ?

Je bois de l'eau.

When do I have to use the word "DES" ?

When it deals with an unspecified quantity and the noun is plural.

How do I say : "I buy tomatoes. ?

J'achète des tomates.