Is dès a real word?

WaverlyB1Kwiziq community member

Is dès a real word?

What is “dès” in “dès l’âge de 3 ans?” Should it be “des?” I have never seen it with the accent.

Asked 3 years ago
CécileKwiziq team memberCorrect answer

Hi Waverly,

The word 'dès' with a grave accent means -

 as from,

les parents inscrivent leurs enfants dès l'âge de 3 ans parents enroll their children as from the age of three

Hope this helps!

 

Is dès a real word?

What is “dès” in “dès l’âge de 3 ans?” Should it be “des?” I have never seen it with the accent.

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