Crossword : Articles in French

In French, nouns always need an article — but which one? This crossword will help you practise the three main types: definite (le, la, les), indefinite (un, une, des) and partitive (du, de la). Complete the puzzle by choosing the correct article for each noun. A great way to build your A1 foundations!

Grid

Fill in the grid: pick a square, read the clue and type your answer.

Clues

Across

1. Part or portion
2. Comes before something
7. Accompanies or goes with
8. Fresh cool
11. Word that introduces a noun
15. Punctuation mark used before vowels
16. To write
17. To lose
18. To stay

Down

1. To take
3. To give
4. Use or usage
5. To pass
6. Contracted form of article
9. To enter
10. To believe
12. Saliva
13. To sleep
14. To speak

Answers

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Across

1. Part or portion → partie
2. Comes before something → precede
7. Accompanies or goes with → accompagne
8. Fresh cool → frais
11. Word that introduces a noun → determinant
15. Punctuation mark used before vowels → apostrophe
16. To write → ecrire
17. To lose → perdre
18. To stay → rester

Down

1. To take → prendre
3. To give → donner
4. Use or usage → emploi
5. To pass → passer
6. Contracted form of article → contracte
9. To enter → entrer
10. To believe → croire
12. Saliva → salive
13. To sleep → dormir
14. To speak → parler

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