Use of articles "the"/"a"

Asked Oct 15 '14 at 09:50

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I went to the market and then I went to the Cafe.

I went to a market and then I went a cafe

In the above sentences, what is the difference in nuance between them a market/a Cafe, and the market/the cafe?

My friend said "the market" has two meanings. One meaning is "shopping" and the other is the market building. Is it correct?

The other, "a market" is just a market building. It means I went there for shopping or to meet someone etc. So, I just go to a building. Is it correct?

Is it the same with "I went to the Cafe or I went to a Cafe"?

Generally when you speak a stranger using words like "a market/cafe" or "the market/cafe" for the first time, from who's point of view do you speak, you or the stranger? Which article is appropriate, "a" or "the"?

edited Oct 15 '14 at 10:08

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asked Oct 15 '14 at 09:50

mike chang

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Is your question answered by this one about definite/indefinite articles? If it isn't, please edit your question to say what you still need to know. This is a duplicate candidate. – Andrew Leach Oct 15 '14 at 10:00
Please also proofread your post before submitting. There is no such thing as "grammer" or "sentance", there must be no white space before a question mark, etc. Thank you. – RegDwigнt Oct 15 '14 at 10:04

Use of articles "the"/"a"

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