Significance of d'?

KimA1Kwiziq community member

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

This question relates to:French lesson "usually"

Asked 1 year ago

ChrisC1 Kwiziq Q&A super contributor Correct answer

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

Like01 year ago

JimC1 Kwiziq Q&A super contributor Correct answer

So Kim,

The short answer is d' is a preposition.

Like01 year ago

JimC1 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

Like01 year ago

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

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