Using "dont"

Bronwyn S.C1Kwiziq community member

Using "dont"

Hi, in the example "François, dont j'ai rencontré la femme le mois dernier", can one say "François, dont la femme j'ai rencontré le mois dernier"?

Asked 11 months ago
CécileNative French expert teacher in KwiziqCorrect answer

Hi Bronwyn,

No, you cannot say that and it sounds very odd in French.

Bonne Continuation !

Bronwyn S. asked:

Using "dont"

Hi, in the example "François, dont j'ai rencontré la femme le mois dernier", can one say "François, dont la femme j'ai rencontré le mois dernier"?

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