In the second part of this series to help you understand and use the French preposition DE correctly, we’ll see how it is used when talking about food. I’ll also explain why the preposition A is also used when describing dishes and how to choose between the two.

If you wonder why we say:

une sauce tomate / une tarte AUX pommes / une salade DE carottes / un sandwich AVEC DU fromage…

…the mystery will be solved in this episode!

Also listen to:

Episode 176: Understanding the preposition DE (1/3): back to the basics with brushing up the articles! www.frenchyourway.com.au/podcast176

une salade de fruits, la farine de blé, une salade de pommes de terre/ de carottes, du lait de vache/ du fromage de chèvre, , un rôti de légumes/de bœuf, une soupe de champignons, un velouté d’asperges

un crêpe au sucre, une soupe aux brocolis et pommes de terre, une tarte aux pommes, une omelette aux champignons, du riz au lait

un croissant au beurre vs ordinaire

un éclair au chocolat/au café

une glace au citron, des petits pains à la cannelle, un macaron au caramel

petits pois à la française

des spaghettis à la bolognaise, une poule au pot

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