When de is followed by an article in French

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When de is followed by an article

Here are a few rules for when de is followed (or not) by an article:

example :
DE
de + pas d'article
Le centre de Paris. The centre of Paris. We say 'Paris', not 'the Paris', so we don't need an article here
DU
de + lemasc sing
Je parle du dîner (le dîner). I'm talking about dinner.
DE LA
de + lafém sing
Il vient de la campagne (la campagne). He comes from the countryside.
DES
de + lespluriel
Le dernier des Mohicans (les Mohicans). The last of the Mohicans.

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