Meaning
To capture images with a camera.
Cultural Background
Photography is a popular hobby in France, especially in cities like Paris. Similar usage to France, very common in social media. Respect for privacy is high; always ask before taking photos of people.
Partitive Article
Always use 'des' for plural photos.
Don't use 'les'
Using 'les' implies you are taking all the photos in the world!
Meaning
To capture images with a camera.
Partitive Article
Always use 'des' for plural photos.
Don't use 'les'
Using 'les' implies you are taking all the photos in the world!
Ask first
It is polite to ask before taking photos of people.
Test Yourself
Fill in the correct article.
Je vais ______ photos.
We use the partitive 'des' for plural nouns.
Which verb is correct?
Il ______ des photos.
Third-person singular is 'prend'.
Match the verb to the object.
Prendre...
Prendre des photos is the collocation.
Complete the sentence.
A: Tu aimes ______ ? B: Oui, beaucoup.
Correct plural and article usage.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
4 exercisesJe vais ______ photos.
We use the partitive 'des' for plural nouns.
Il ______ des photos.
Third-person singular is 'prend'.
Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:
Prendre des photos is the collocation.
A: Tu aimes ______ ? B: Oui, beaucoup.
Correct plural and article usage.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
6 questionsNo, you need an article like 'une' or 'des'.
Yes, it is very common in casual speech.
'Photographier' is more formal.
No, use 'filmer' for video.
'Photo' is feminine, but 'prendre' is the verb.
Say: 'Tu peux prendre une photo de moi ?'
Related Phrases
Faire des photos
synonymTo take photos
Prendre un cliché
similarTo take a snapshot
Photographier
specialized formTo photograph
