de
of, from, some
Beginner Preposition
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Pronunciation
/də/
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Cultural Note
'De' is the most common preposition in French. It contracts with 'le' to form 'du' and with 'les' to form 'des.' It also appears in the recent-past construction: 'Je viens de manger' (I just ate).
📝 Example Sentences
La porte de la maison.
The door of the house.
Je viens de Paris.
I come from Paris.