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"of; from" in French

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Summary

The French translation for “of; from” is de.

Pronounced the same

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some (before article) de
any (plural; negative) de
two (2) deux
some (plural, in front of adjective) de
some (plural, in front of an adjective starting with a vowel sound) d’
of eggs d’œufs
of; from (before a vowel sound) d’
to de

See also

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of; from (plural) des
to à
to de

Examples of "of; from" in use

There are 436 examples of the French word for "of; from" being used:
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games room salle de jeux
Monday is the first day of the week. Lundi est le premier jour de la semaine.
Do you have news from your friend? Avez-vous des nouvelles de votre ami ?
I am happy to have lunch with you. Je suis heureux de déjeuner avec vous.
I am happy to introduce my friend. Je suis heureux de présenter mon ami.
Do you have news from your father? Avez-vous des nouvelles de votre père ?
Do you have news from your mother? Avez-vous des nouvelles de votre mère ?
Do you have news from your sister? Avez-vous des nouvelles de votre sœur ?
Do you have news from your son? Avez-vous des nouvelles de votre fils ?
Do you have news from your brother? Avez-vous des nouvelles de votre frère ?

Practice Lesson

"of; from" Practice (418)
Lesson
Lesson words
bathroom,
chambermaid,
circus tent,
city hall,
classroom,
few,
fire station,
gym,
immediately; right away,
many; plenty of (informal),
night club,
nursing home,
of the (masculine),
of; from,
passion fruit,
password,
potato,
potatoes,
some (masculine),
sunglasses
etc.

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Lesson phrases
a badminton shuttlecock,
a bouquet of flowers,
a box of chocolates,
A circus tent is used for the organization of circus shows.,
a cup of tea,
a decision; decision-making,
a dog is a man’s best friend,
a dozen red roses,
a fashion show,
a football,
a football field,
a football has a round shape,
a fruit salad; a fruit cocktail salad,
a glass of red house wine,
a glass of red wine,
a half pint of beer,
a judo hold,
A magician never gives away the secret of his magic tricks.,
a maths course,
A princess is the daughter of the king and the queen.
etc.

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