1. The partitive The partitive articles express the idea of some or any, or a part/portion of a whole item. MASCULINEFEMININESINGULAR WORD BEGINNING WITH A VOWEL SOUND PLURAL du sucrede la farinede l’huiledes petits pois

2. The forms of the partitive change to de (d’) in a negative sentence after words of quantity like beaucoup. – Il y a de la farine, mais il n’y a pas d’ail. – Karine mange beaucoup de cerises. To talke about a whole item, use the indefinite article un, une, or des. Nous achetons une tarte aux pommes.

3. Practice Translations She bought some strawberries. Add some oil to the pot (la casserole). We want some salt and pepper. Please buy me some onions.