Can you please explain the differences between dans, a, and de? I took French more than 50 years ago and I never learned the differences.

Lois S.A0Kwiziq community member

Can you please explain the differences between dans, a, and de? I took French more than 50 years ago and I never learned the differences.

Asked 2 years ago
Chris W.C1 Kwiziq Q&A super contributor Correct answer

dans -- in
à -- at (but has many different functions and meanings)
de -- of/from (also has many different meanings)

I suggest you stick with the lessons kwiziq chooses for you. They will lead you where you need to go and also cover those three prepositions.

Jim J.C1 Kwiziq Q&A super contributor

Hi Lois,

I can recommend French Grammar ISBN 0-19-860341-X within which you will find all the answers that are not covered in the lesson Un/une = A or An (French Indefinite Articles)

Jim

Can you please explain the differences between dans, a, and de? I took French more than 50 years ago and I never learned the differences.

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