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    D' (en. Of)

    /de/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    preposition
    Indicates provenance or origin.
    He comes from a faraway country.
    Il vient d'un pays lointain.
    Marks possession.
    It's Alex's book.
    C'est le livre d'Alex.
    Used before a singular noun to express a quantity.
    She needs a little sugar.
    Elle a besoin d'un peu de sucre.

    Etymology

    Derived from the preposition 'de', often used before a vowel or a silent 'h'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    alright
    Expressions of agreement.
    d'accord
    in advance
    Before an event.
    d'avance
    usually
    Characterizing a regular practice.
    d'habitudes

    Related Words

    de
    Preposition that indicates provenance.
    de
    du
    Masculine equivalent of 'de' combined with the definite article.
    du

    Slang Meanings

    Used informally to refer to something or someone of a certain origin.
    That's the style of a true pro.
    C'est le style d'un vrai pro.
    Used in everyday language to mean something specific.
    Forget it, it's just a thing of theirs.
    Laisse tomber, c'est juste un truc de d'eux.