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Translate Files D’un (en. Of one)
/dœ̃/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
preposition
Indicates an origin or belonging.
He is the son of a friend.
Il est le fils d’un ami.
Expresses the quantity of one element in a whole.
I would like a piece of a cake.
Je voudrais un morceau d’un gâteau.
Used to designate a single element among others.
Choose a book from a shelf.
Choisissez un livre d’un rayon.
Etymology
Contraction of the preposition 'de' and the indefinite article 'un'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
all at once
Suddenly, all at once.
d’un coup
by mutual agreement
By mutual consent, with everyone's agreement.
d’un commun accord
to have a different opinion
To have an opinion that diverges from that of others.
être d’un avis différent
Related Words
of
Preposition indicating a relationship of possession or origin.
de
a
Singular masculine indefinite article.
un
Slang Meanings
All at once
He did everything all at once.
Il a tout fait d’un coup.
With one eye
He watched the scene with one eye.
Il a regardé la scène d’un seul œil.