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Revision as of 20:31, 15 October 2021
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 |