Quantifier – quantificateur
Let's Define It!
What's a *quantifier*?
A quantifier (un quantificateur in French) is a word or phrase, not an actual number, which indicates a quantity.
For example, the phrase beaucoup de, (a lot of/many/much) is a quantifier, and so is plusieurs (several).
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Let's Pronounce It!
What does it sound like in French?
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Let's Have an Example or Two!
Can a little reinforcement do the trick?
Here are some words used as quantifiers. They will be underlined and in bold for your convenience.
J'ai rencontré un tas d'amis à la soirée. I met a bunch of friends at the party.
Ajoutez un peu de sel dans cette soupe, s'il-vous-plaît. Please add some salt in this soup.
Il y a plusieurs enfants au parc. There are several children at the park.
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