De + Qui , A + Qui
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Michael R.Kwiziq Q&A regular contributor
De + Qui , A + Qui
When translating a sentence into French is there a way to decide if I use a + qui of De + Qui etc. In some of the B2 questions I am not sure of the correct grammar. To me xx could be that, of whom, whom, about which etc.. Perhaps its just any of the above.
Asked 7 years ago
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Ron T. Kwiziq Q&A super contributor
Bonjour Michael,
I believe that your answer lies in the context of exactly what is being said, i.e. to who(m) vs of which, (à qui vs de qui).
Bonne chance.
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LauraKwiziq team member
Bonjour Michael,
It depends on which preposition, if any, is required with the verb or expression.
Je parle à un homme --> L'homme à qui je parle (I'm talking to a man, the man to whom I'm talking)
Je parle d'un homme --> L'homme de qui (or dont) je parle (I'm talking about a man, the man about whom I'm talking)
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Michael R.Kwiziq Q&A regular contributor
Thanks Laura and Ron. You have clarified this for me. At some level I guess it reflects my ability to use correct English grammar ;)
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