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    L’une (en. Moon)

    /lyn/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    pronoun
    Feminine singular pronoun designating one of the two things or people mentioned.
    She chose one of the dresses I showed her.
    Elle a choisi l’une des robes que je lui ai montrées.
    Used to distinguish a specific element in a group.
    You have two options; one is easy, the other is difficult.
    Tu as deux options; l’une est facile, l’autre est difficile.
    Indicates a preference or choice between several.
    I need to take one of the answers.
    Il faut que je prenne l’une des réponses.

    Etymology

    Derived from the Old French 'un', used in the feminine form.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    one after another
    One in order, successively.
    l'une après l'autre
    one against the other
    In opposition, in conflict.
    l'une contre l'autre
    one or the other
    Choice between two options.
    l'une ou l'autre

    Related Words

    one
    Basic unit in feminine form.
    une
    the
    Feminine singular determiner.
    la
    of a
    Contracted form of 'de' and 'une'.
    d'une

    Slang Meanings

    An informal way to refer to something specific.
    I want the one that shines.
    Je veux l'une qui brille.
    Used to emphasize a deliberate choice.
    Take one, not the other!
    Prends l'une, pas l'autre!