Desquels (en. Of which)

/dɛ.kɛl/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

pronoun

Used to refer to things or people already mentioned.

Here are the books of which I was speaking.

Voici les livres desquels je parlais.

Indicates a relationship of possession or a link.

The students, of whom some are brilliant, passed the exam.

Les étudiants, desquels certains sont brillants, ont réussi l'examen.

Refers to a group of elements to make a selection.

Among the films of which I chose, this one was the best.

Parmi les films desquels j'ai choisi, ce fut le meilleur.

Formed from 'lequel', Old French.

among which

indicating a selection from a group

parmi desquels

of which one speaks

refers to mentioned elements

desquels on parle

based on which

based on these elements

en fonction desquels

lequel

relative pronoun used to ask questions or make choices.

lequel

auquel

relative pronoun indicating a destination or purpose.

auquel

laquelle

feminine form of 'lequel'.

laquelle

A familiar way to talk about old friends.

Those guys, of whom I was telling you, are still crazy.

Ces gars-là, desquels je te parlais, sont toujours fous.

Used to refer to a group of people humorously.

Look at those people, of whom I make fun all the time!

Regarde ces gens, desquels je me moque tout le temps !