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So is this verb expression only applied with people? How about non-people subjects? i.e. a work being part of a series, a country part of the EU...

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So is this verb expression only applied with people? How about non-people subjects? i.e. a work being part of a series, a country part of the EU...

This question relates to:French lesson "Faire partie de = To be part of (French Expressions with faire)"
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CécileNative French expert teacher in KwiziqCorrect answer

Hi Mme,

Indeed you can use 'faire partie de' for things as well as people.

e.g.

Les nations qui font partie de l' Union Européenne sont...

Ce projet fait partie d'une série de réformes économiques....

Hope this helps!

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So is this verb expression only applied with people? How about non-people subjects? i.e. a work being part of a series, a country part of the EU...

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