| 3.1.1.1.1.2 Specialties with les, when the word starts with a vowel or a mute h |
Words starting with a vowel or with a mute h have still another specialty with articles. In the plural form the (else mute) s of the plural-article les is pronounced. This effect is called liaison.
| mute s is voiced again | ||
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les enfants | children |
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les abeilles | bees |
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les océans | oceans |
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les œuvres | works |
| mute s is not voiced | ||
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les jardins | gardens |
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les pantalons | trousers |
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les chemins | ways |
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les cahiers | notebook |
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