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How to Say ‘Near the dining room’ in French

Près de la salle

preh duh lah sahl

[preh duh lah sahl]

Phrase Breakdown

Près de

preh duh

near / close to

A preposition used to show something is located nearby.

Example

La table est près de la fenêtre.

The table is near the window.

Words in this phrase

Près

[preh]

near

Used to indicate closeness or proximity to something.

Example

La table est près de la salle principale.

The table is near the main dining room.

de

[duh]

of / from

A preposition linking près with the following noun phrase.

Example

Nous demandons une place près de la sortie.

We are asking for a seat near the exit.

La salle

lah sahl

the room / the hall

Refers to a room, hall, or dining room depending on context.

Example

La salle est au fond du restaurant.

The room is at the back of the restaurant.

Words in this phrase

la

[lah]

the

Feminine singular definite article before a feminine noun.

Example

Près de la salle, il y a plus d'espace.

Near the dining room, there is more space.

salle

[sahl]

room / dining room

Refers to the restaurant dining area.

Example

Près de la salle, l'accès est plus facile.

Near the dining room, access is easier.

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