du
some; of the
Beginner article
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Pronunciation
/dy/
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Cultural Note
'Du' can be a partitive article meaning 'some,' or the contraction of 'de le' meaning 'of the.'
📝 Example Sentences
Je voudrais du pain et du fromage.
I would like some bread and some cheese.
La porte du jardin est ouverte.
The garden gate is open.