D'animaux vs DES animaux

Maddie D.A1Kwiziq community member

D'animaux vs DES animaux

Why is it "Elle n'aime pas d'animaux" rather than "Elle n'aime pas DES animaux"? I didn't think that it mattered if the noun started with a vowel when it was plural; it would alway become "des" and the 's' would be pronounced in front of the vowel sound.
Asked 6 years ago
AurélieNative French expert teacher in KwiziqCorrect answer

Bonjour Maddie !

In this case -  negative sentences - the des becomes de.

J'ai des pommes.  -> Je n'ai pas de pommes.

And de will become d' in front of a vowel or mute "h", for pronunciation reasons.

J'ai des animaux.   -> Je n'ai pas d'animaux.

I hope that's helpful!
Bonne journée !

D'animaux vs DES animaux

Why is it "Elle n'aime pas d'animaux" rather than "Elle n'aime pas DES animaux"? I didn't think that it mattered if the noun started with a vowel when it was plural; it would alway become "des" and the 's' would be pronounced in front of the vowel sound.

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