How to Say ‘Of oneself’ in French
De soi
duh swah
[duh swah]
💬 Usage Tip: 'Soi' emphasizes self-care, a reflective action typically encouraged in culture.
Phrase Breakdown
De
[duh]
Of
Expressing the relationship between a part and a whole.
La couleur de la mer est bleue.
The color of the sea is blue.
soi
[swah]
Oneself
One's own self.
Il faut parfois penser à soi.
Sometimes you have to think of yourself.
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