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    D'après (en. According to)

    /da.pʁɛs/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    preposition
    Indicates a source or origin.
    According to the experts, climate change is a serious problem.
    D'après les experts, le réchauffement climatique est un problème grave.
    Expresses an opinion or judgment.
    According to him, this decision was necessary.
    D'après lui, cette décision était nécessaire.
    Expresses a reference to something.
    According to reports, he won the prize.
    D'après les dires, il a remporté le prix.

    Etymology

    The expression comes from the Latin 'adpræs', meaning 'from'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    According to what I heard
    According to what I heard.
    d'après ce que j'ai entendu
    According to the studies
    According to the studies conducted.
    d'après les études
    According to the report
    Based on the report.
    d'après le rapport

    Related Words

    according to
    Expressing an opinion, a point of view.
    selon
    study
    Analysis or research on a topic.
    étude
    expert
    A person with knowledge or skill in a field.
    expert

    Slang Meanings

    Listening to rumors.
    According to the gossip, he is dating her.
    D'apr' les potins, il sortirait avec elle.
    Based on assumptions.
    According to what people say, it’s going to be a big event.
    D'après ce qu'on dit, ça va être un gros événement.