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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 |
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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 |