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.