Breakdown of La démolition de la vieille usine va avoir lieu ce soir.
de
of / from / any (in negative sentences) / about (concerning)
vieux
old
aller
to go
ce soir
tonight
l'usine
the factory (f)
avoir lieu
to take place
la démolition
the demolition
Questions & Answers about La démolition de la vieille usine va avoir lieu ce soir.
How does this sentence use nominalization compared to a standard verb phrase?
Why do we need the preposition de in la démolition de la vieille usine?
Why does the adjective vieille come before usine?
While most French adjectives follow the noun, a specific group of short, common adjectives describing beauty, age, goodness, or size come before it. The adjective for 'old' describes age, so it precedes the noun. We use vieille here because usine is a feminine word.
What is the function of the phrase avoir lieu in this sentence?
It is a fixed expression. While it literally translates to 'to have place', avoir lieu is the standard way to say 'to take place' or 'to happen'. It is specifically used for scheduled events or organized incidents, making it perfect for an official demolition.
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