In french when you we use de la?

You use "de la" in French when you need to use the feminine singular definite article and the noun following it starts with a vowel sound.

Here's a breakdown:

* Definite Article: "De la" is a definite article, meaning it refers to a specific item already known or understood.

* Feminine Singular: It's used for singular feminine nouns.

* Vowel Sound: It's used when the noun that follows starts with a vowel sound.

Examples:

* "La" is used before a noun starting with a consonant sound:

* La pomme (the apple)

* La table (the table)

* "De la" is used before a noun starting with a vowel sound:

* De la orange (the orange)

* De la eau (the water)

* De la histoire (the story)

Exceptions:

* "De la" is also used before some nouns that start with a consonant but have a silent "h":

* De la hache (the axe)

* De la heure (the hour)

Remember:

* "De la" can also be used with adjectives to describe feminine nouns:

* De la belle musique (beautiful music)

* De la bonne nourriture (good food)

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