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a european vs an european

The correct phrase is 'a European.' The use of 'a' or 'an' depends on the sound that follows it. In this case, 'European' starts with a consonant sound, so 'a' is the appropriate article.

Last updated: March 29, 2024 • 1766 views

a european

Correct. 'A European' is the right form to use when referring to someone from Europe.

Use 'a European' when referring to a person from Europe. The article 'a' is used before words that start with a consonant sound.

Examples:

  • She is a European citizen.
  • He met a European artist at the gallery.
  • They're all off on a european tour without me.
  • And I need a european charger.
  • Baptiste stole the identity of a european living in New York who works for the U.N.
  • You do know how to drive a european car, don't you?
  • God, doesn't this place remind you Of a european gum commercial?
  • Is there any way you can get me info on a european cell phone if I don't have the number?
  • I already have a european girlfriend.
  • A European Chemicals Agency is established.
  • Firstly, a European cohesion policy is necessary.
  • This requires placing national developments increasingly in a European context.
  • A European Union which can function efficiently, transparently and democratically.
  • I therefore support the initiatives for a European maritime platform.
  • Animal welfare is a European value...
  • The interactive TV market developed without a European API.
  • There is not really a European approach.
  • A European constitutional state must be established.
  • This building could become a European university.
  • It advocates a European litigation system.
  • There needs to be a European law prohibiting stock-exchange redundancies.
  • A European economic policy means a socio-ecological market economy.

an european

Incorrect. 'An European' is not the correct form to use. The article 'an' is used before words that start with a vowel sound.

  • As is so often the case, the delay is not to be found at an European level, but at national level.
  • A permission to act as a founder of a limited company is required of a foreign organization or a private person, who is not an European Union citizen.
  • the project is of an European interest and crosses at least one national border within the European Union.
  • The formal adoption of the Framework Decision on combating terrorism and the Framework Decision on an European Arrest Warrant at the recent Justice and Home Affairs Council meeting on 13-14 June marks a significant step forward in the battle against terrorism.
  • The Hungarian Presidency is planning an European Council summit on EU Energy Policy.
  • An European Union initiative is urgently required in this respect.
  • The development of an European Route Network Improvement Plan shall rely on a cooperative decision-making process.
  • Report on an European Union strategy to support Member States in reducing alcohol-related harm (2007/2005(INI)) - ENVI Committee.
  • We cannot effectively promote an European energy policy at EU level, without having adequate information about our energy infrastructure.
  • I think it is appropriate to consider this as an European initiative and I take issue with the point about subsidiarity.
  • Wasn't that stolen from an European museum earlier?
  • In addition the Commission is presently investigating the possibilities of an European approach to the problem of missing children.
  • Galicia is an objective 1 region and as such is an European Investment Bank (EIB) priority.
  • REAFFIRMS the need to develop an European Union rapid response capability to tackle natural or man-made disasters inside or outside the Union, drawing on national resources and teams trained to work together.
  • The Commission shall investigate the establishment of an European animal health fund, as budgetary provisions are likely to be insufficient in the event of a new epidemic.
  • This search and analysis shall also cover the available scientific opinions that may have been adopted by an European or international scientific committee or body.
  • An European Administrative School is hereby established, hereinafter referred to as "the School".
  • An European Agenda would favour a new model of a balanced polycentric development in Europe giving rise to new forms of living communities, also to the benefit of society as a whole.
  • The Council endorses the possibility, as this is foreseen by Article 17a, to designate an European Coordinator in order to coordinate the implementation of projects.
  • An European security and defence policy (ESDP) mission in the rule of law area (EULEX) is now in the process of deployment throughout the territory of Kosovo.

Alternatives:

  • a European
  • an artist
  • an hour
  • an umbrella
  • an apple

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