# French: Using 'Du' for Uncountable Items

Difficulty: beginner

When talking about food or drink in general quantities (like 'some wine' or 'some bread'), French uses partitive articles. For masculine words like wine, we use 'du'.

## Related Vocabulary

| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
| --- | --- | --- |
| [du vin](https://useorphi.com/learn/french/how-to-say/some-wine.md) | /dy- vˈɛ̃/ | some wine |
| [une suggestion](https://useorphi.com/learn/french/how-to-say/a-suggestion.md) | /yn syɡʒɛstjˈɔ̃/ | a suggestion |
| [s'il vous plaît](https://useorphi.com/learn/french/how-to-say/please.md) | /sil vu plˈɛ/ | please |

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What is "Using 'Du' for Uncountable Items" in French?

When talking about food or drink in general quantities (like 'some wine' or 'some bread'), French uses partitive articles. For masculine words like wine, we use 'du'.

### Is this grammar topic for beginners?

This topic is at the beginner level. It is a great starting point for new learners.

## Related Grammar Topics

- [Using 'Je suis'](https://useorphi.com/learn/french/grammar/using-je-suis.md) (beginner)
- [Describing the Past](https://useorphi.com/learn/french/grammar/describing-the-past.md) (beginner)
- [Nasal Vowels & Silent Consonants](https://useorphi.com/learn/french/grammar/nasal-vowels-silent-consonants.md) (beginner)

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