How to Say ‘To’ in French
De
duh
[duh]
💬 Usage Tip: De is a super-common preposition meaning "of," "from," or sometimes part of an infinitive structure. Translation depends a lot on context.
🇫🇷 In France: French prepositions are tiny but tricky—don't worry, even advanced learners keep meeting new uses of de.
Phrase Breakdown
De
[duh]
of; from; about
Very common preposition with many uses, including possession, origin, and description.
Il parle de son travail souvent.
He talks about his work often.
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