Du tambour de la fanfare.
Of the band drummer.
Language note: ‘Tambour’ is a specific word for a type of drum used in parades.
Culture note: Fanfare bands are popular in France, especially during festivals.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Du
[dyoo]
of the
Contraction of de and le, used before masculine singular nouns.
Du pain est sur la table.
Some bread is on the table.
tambour
[tahm-boor]
drummer
A person who plays a drum.
Le tambour rythme la marche.
The drummer sets the rhythm for the march.
de
[duh]
of the
Combination of the preposition 'de' and definite article 'la'.
La couverture de la lune.
The cover of the moon.
la
[lah]
the
Definite article for feminine singular nouns.
La journée commence.
The day begins.
fanfare
[fahn-fahr]
marching band
A group of musicians who perform in parades.
La fanfare joue dans le défilé.
The marching band is playing in the parade.
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