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French Grammar – Omission of the article in participle + noun constructions linked by de

The article is omitted after de in participle + n o u n constructions where the participle functions as an adjective:

French English
couvert de boue  covered with mud
rempli de rancune  filled with rancour
dépourvu de sens  lacking any meaning
comblé de bonheur  overwhelmed with happiness
entouré d'imbéciles  surrounded by idiots

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