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    Du (en. Of)

    dy

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    preposition
    Indicates possession or a part of a whole.
    He took some bread.
    Il a pris du pain.
    Used before a singular masculine noun to indicate an indefinite quantity.
    I need the sugar for the recipe.
    J'ai besoin du sucre pour la recette.
    Part of a whole in connection with an action.
    She is happy with the result.
    Elle est contente du résultat.

    Etymology

    From the Latin "de" + "il".

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    some bread on the table
    a lot of work to do
    du pain sur la planche
    overnight
    suddenly, without transition
    du jour au lendemain
    so
    so, consequently
    du coup

    Related Words

    de
    preposition of possession or origin
    de
    le
    singular masculine definite article
    le

    Slang Meanings

    for him, for her
    It's a piece of cake, it's easy.
    C'est du gâteau, c'est facile.
    expresses a banality or an obviousness
    It's complete nonsense!
    C'est du grand n'importe quoi!