UN CAFÉ
One serving, one cup (not a specific one).
Je prends un café.
One cup, one unit.
Finally understand the logic behind French articles
and learn to choose the right one
intuitively and with confidence.
SOUND FAMILIAR?
You know the French articles. But you still end up guessing every time.
You have plenty of rules in your head, but in real life the right form still seems to slip away.
So many possibilities...
le / la / les
un / une / des
du / de la / de l’
de / d’ / Ø
What should you choose here?
Un, le, du... ?
Real-life situations — and the answer is not always obvious.
J’adore ___ chocolat.
Elle a ___ beaux yeux.
Je voudrais ___ eau.
Il joue ___ piano.
And it’s not only about rules.
The meaning changes
un ami ≠ l’ami ≠ des amis
It depends on the situation
A different context means a different article.
Sometimes the article disappears
With professions, countries, languages… and more.
You don’t need even more rules.
You need to find the logic that connects them
FIRST CLUE
One object. Three articles. Three different meanings.
An article is not just a little word placed randomly before a noun. It shows how you are looking at what you are talking about.
LE CAFÉ
Coffee as a concept, in general.
J’adore le café.
Coffee in general, as a drink.
DU CAFÉ
A certain amount of coffee, without counting it.
Je bois du café.
An unspecified quantity.
Once you know what you want to say, choosing the article stops being a lottery.
THE BIG PICTURE
With French articles, everything is connected. You just need to put the whole picture together.
In this course, you won’t learn articles as isolated pieces. Step by step, we’ll explore the whole system — from the basic choice to the cases where the article disappears completely.
01
Which one is it?
Definite or indefinite.
le / la / les ↔ un / une / des
02
Do we count it or not?
We add a partitive article.
du / de la / de l’
03
The article changes the rules
Negation, quantity and constructions with de.
pas de, beaucoup de, …
04
French traps
Fixed expressions and cases that cannot be translated literally.
aller à l’école, jouer du piano, …
05
Disappearance
When French leaves the noun with no article at all.
ØHOW DOES IT WORK?
You don’t just watch the lesson from the sidelines. You investigate alongside Gustave and Alf.
Each episode is a short interactive video.
Watch → find clues → answer → apply the rule straight away.
Apprendre en jouant, c’est plus motivant !
01 Watch a mini-video
Gustave and Alf discover a new clue. The theory is short: only what you need right now.
02 The investigation pauses
A question appears directly inside the video. Choose the article, spot the mistake or understand the meaning of the sentence.
03 Make your decision
You immediately see why one option works and why the others don’t. No guessing — just logic.
04 Earn a piece of the heart
Complete the practice and the investigation continues. Another piece of the Heart of Paris begins to glow.
CASE CLOSED
After the course, French articles finally become a clear and logical system.
You no longer just memorise rules: you understand the logic behind them and use articles confidently in real French.
BEFORE
French articles keep making you hesitate...
You are unsure which article to choose
The right form is not always obvious in the situation.
You often end up guessing
And you do not feel confident about your choice.
Special cases are confusing
Negation, quantity, de, fixed expressions…
You pause while speaking
Trying to remember the rule before continuing.
Un, le, du, de... always a doubt?
AFTER
You choose French articles with confidence!
You understand the meaning
You immediately see the difference between un, le, du, de and Ø.
You choose faster
You no longer run through every possible option in your head.
You understand difficult cases
Negation, quantity, fixed expressions and other special situations.
You use articles confidently
In exercises, texts and real spoken French.
More understanding.
More confidence. More freedom to speak French.
WHO IS THIS MINI-COURSE FOR?
This mini-course is for you if...
Different levels, one goal: to finally understand French articles and use them confidently in real life.
You are just starting French
You want to understand the logic of articles from the beginning instead of simply memorising isolated rules.
You have already learned the rules, but you still get confused
You know the terminology, but in a real sentence you often hesitate and end up guessing.
You can do the exercises, but speaking is another story
When you have time to think, you find the right answer. But in a real conversation, you start hesitating.
You are already at A2 – B1 level, but some mistakes remain
You want to finally fill the gaps, understand difficult cases and use French articles naturally and confidently.
THIS COURSE WASN’T CREATED BY CHANCE
We created this investigation to help one little heart.
Alf needs heart surgery. So we decided to do what we know how to do best: create a French course people genuinely enjoy learning with. You gain knowledge that stays with you, while your purchase helps us bring Alf closer to his operation.
TO LEARN
I want to learn
I follow the investigation, learn French articles and support Alf at the same time.
The essential option to follow the whole adventure and access the complete mini-course.
- 5 investigation episodes
- Interactive exercises
- All course materials
- Lifetime access
- Your purchase contributes to Alf’s operation
25.00 EUR
LEARN & HELP
I learn and support Alf
The same complete mini-course, with some extra support for Alf.
You receive the complete course, exactly as with the Course-only option. In addition, a contribution is added to help fund Alf’s operation.
Contribution included
25.00 EUR
FOR ALF
I want to support Alf
Don’t need the course? You can simply help Alf.
You choose the amount of your contribution. This option does not include access to the mini-course: it is purely a way to support the funding of Alf’s operation.
1.00 EUR
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Everything you need to know before starting the investigation.
We’ve gathered the answers to the most common questions here. If you can’t find the information you need, send us a message — we’re always here to help! ❤️
What level is this mini-course for?
The course is suitable for levels A1 to B1. It helps beginners build a clear system from the start, while learners who already know some French can clear up confusion and fill old gaps in their understanding of articles.
What exactly will I learn?
Definite, indefinite and partitive articles, constructions with de, negation and quantity, fixed expressions, and situations where a noun is used without any article at all.
How does the course work?
It consists of 5 episodes of one Paris investigation. Each episode combines short explanations with plenty of interactive practice. Together with Gustave and Alf, you collect clues and gradually restore the Heart of Paris. ❤️
Do I have to complete everything at once?
No. You can follow the episodes at your own pace and come back to the material whenever you want.
How long will I have access to the course?
You have lifetime access. You can return to the explanations and repeat the exercises as many times as you need.
What is the difference between the €25 and €50 options?
The course itself is exactly the same. The €50 option does not include extra content — you simply choose to make a larger contribution towards Alf’s operation. ❤️
What does “Donation only” mean?
This option is for people who do not need access to the course but still want to help Alf. You choose the amount yourself, and your contribution helps fund his operation.
Still have questions before the investigation?
We won’t send you off until everything is clear 😊 The CampusFR team can help with access, purchasing, or any question about the course.
