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"from" in French

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Summary

The French translation for “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
from (before a vowel sound) d’
to de

See also

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of; from (plural) des
to à
to de

Examples of "from" in use

There are 436 examples of the French word for "from" being used:
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The producer refuses this film project. Le producteur refuse ce projet de film.
I don’t understand the object of his anger. Je ne comprends pas l’objet de sa colère.
Crying isn’t a sign of weakness. Pleurer n’est pas un signe de faiblesse.
Everybody has a laptop nowadays. Tout le monde a un portable de nos jours.
I go horse riding. Je fais de l’équitation.
I have the complete collection of his work. J’ai la collection complète de son œuvre.
What are Michael’s sisters called? Comment s’appellent les sœurs de Michel ?
Broccoli is a variety of cabbage. Le brocoli est une variété de chou.
I need to discuss this report with you. Je dois discuter de ce compte rendu avec vous.
In Quebec many people speak French. Au Québec beaucoup de gens parlent français.

Practice Lesson

"from" Practice (436)
Lesson
Lesson words
bathroom,
chambermaid,
circus tent,
city hall,
classroom,
few,
fire station,
from,
gym,
immediately; right away,
many; plenty of (informal),
night club,
nursing home,
of the (masculine),
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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