Hi,
A question about using articles with "perfume". I know that perfume is an uncountable noun. For example: "I like to wear perfume".
But can I say "I bought a perfume"? What I mean is that it's a particular brand of perfume (a single bottle).
Thank you
anonymous But can I say "I bought a perfume"? What I mean is that it's a particular brand of perfume (a single bottle). Yes it is possible, though it is less common than saying "I bought some perfume" or "I bought a bottle of perfume".
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anonymousBut can I say "I bought a perfume"? What I mean is that it's a particular brand of perfume (a single bottle).
Yes it is possible, though it is less common than saying "I bought some perfume" or "I bought a bottle of perfume".