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Joseph A Posted 8 years ago
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A fan Or The Fan Of

Hello everyone,

Is either "a fan" or "the fan" correct in the following sentences?

Eg a. I'm a fan of Barcelona.

Eg b. I'm the fan of Barcelona.

Eg c. I'm a fan of you.

Eg d. I'm the fan of you.

Regards,

JA

  

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the fan of Barcelona sounds like Barcelona has only one fan. a fan of Barcelona sounds like one of many fans, which is what you mean. Idiomatic English is eg I'm a fan of you yours.

  • the fan of Barcelona sounds like Barcelona has only one fan.
  • a fan of Barcelona sounds like one of many fans, which is what you mean.
  • Idiomatic English is eg I'm a fan of you yours.
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the fan of Barcelona sounds like Barcelona has only one fan.

a fan of Barcelona sounds like one of many fans, which is what you mean.


Idiomatic English is eg I'm a fan of you yours.

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