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"Santa has reindeer to pull the sleigh."
Translation:Le Père Noël a des rennes pour tirer le traineau.
December 8, 2017
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The definite article is used when talking about people with special job titles or names. Le Père Noël would be one of them. Some other examples:
- Je connais le commissaire Magellan. = I know Commissioner Magellan.
- La présidente Rousseff est partie. = President Rousseff left.
- Le juge Mongeville est retraité. = Judge Mongeville is retired.
The definite article is not used if you're addressing the people themselves.
- Bonjour, ministre Robinson. = Good morning, Minister Robinson.
- Père Noël, j'ai été un bon garçon. = Santa, I've been a good boy.