Des and Les

Aeryn V.A0Kwiziq community member

Des and Les

I am still confused about whether should  I use Des or Les 

Je veux des bonbons
Je veux les bonbons

Why the second sentence wouldn't be correct? 

This question relates to:French lesson "Plurals of the and a = les and des (articles) in French"
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Chris W.C1 Kwiziq Q&A super contributor Correct answer

Je veux des bonbons. -- I want (some) candy.
Je veux les bonbons. -- I want the candy.

The first sentence speaks about general candy, whereas the second one refers to a specific set of candy, e.g., the bonbons in the bowl on the table.

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Jenny P.B2Kwiziq community member

The first says I want some sweets

The second says I want the  sweets

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Jenny P.B2Kwiziq community member

The first says I want some sweets

The second says I want the  sweets

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Jenny P.B2Kwiziq community member

Use des if you want some sweets and les if you want all the sweets

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Derya M.A0Kwiziq community member

des meaning some, les meaning that you know the bonbons ( plural) may be the ones in the cabinet.

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Des and Les

I am still confused about whether should  I use Des or Les 

Je veux des bonbons
Je veux les bonbons

Why the second sentence wouldn't be correct? 

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