Significance of d'?

Kim Q.A1Kwiziq community member

Significance of d'?

What does the d' represent in d'habitude? Does it imply pronoun possession? 

This question relates to:French lesson "usually"
Asked 2 years ago
Chris W.C1 Kwiziq Q&A super contributor Correct answer

"D'habitude" -- (literally) from habit / out of habit --> usually.

Jim J.C1 Kwiziq Q&A super contributor Correct answer

So Kim,

The short answer is d' is a preposition.

Jim J.C1 Kwiziq Q&A super contributor

Hi Kim

Usually / normally / by habit  

https://www.wordreference.com/fren/habitude

Scroll down the reference page and you will find an example of usage.

Hope this helps.

Jim

Significance of d'?

What does the d' represent in d'habitude? Does it imply pronoun possession? 

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