prepositions Flashcards
(19 cards)
What does ‘à’ mean in French?
‘à’ means to, at, or in when referring to a city.
Example: Je travaille à Paris. (I work in Paris).
What happens to ‘à’ when it contracts with the definite article?
‘à’ contracts with the French definite article to make ‘au’ and ‘aux’.
What does ‘de’ mean in French?
‘de’ means from, of, or about.
Example: Je rentre de Paris. (I am coming back from Paris).
What happens to ‘de’ when it contracts with the definite article?
‘de’ contracts with the French definite article to make ‘du’ and ‘des’.
What is the elision rule for ‘de’?
‘de’ takes elision and becomes ‘d’’ in front of a vowel or an h.
What does ‘chez’ mean in French?
‘chez’ means at/to someone’s place.
Example: Je suis chez Anne. (I am at Ann’s place).
What does ‘en’ mean in French?
‘en’ means in or by.
Example: Elle travaille en France. (She works in France).
What are the uses of ‘en’?
‘en’ is used for feminine countries, months, years, and transportation.
What does ‘sur’ mean in French?
‘sur’ means on.
Example: Le livre est sur la table. (The book is on the table).
What does ‘sous’ mean in French?
‘sous’ means under.
Example: Non, il est sous la table. (No, it’s under the table).
What does ‘au dessus de’ mean?
‘au dessus de’ means above.
Example: Au dessus du sofa, il y a un tableau. (Above the sofa, there is a painting).
What does ‘en dessous de’ mean?
‘en dessous de’ means under (without touching the object).
Example: En dessous du sofa, il y a une balle. (Under the sofa, there is a ball).
What does ‘dessus’ mean?
‘dessus’ means above/over/on top.
Example: Le coussin va dessus, et la balle dessous. (The cushion goes on top, and the ball underneath).
What does ‘dessous’ mean?
‘dessous’ means underneath.
Example: Le coussin va dessus, et la balle dessous. (The cushion goes on top, and the ball underneath).
What does ‘dans’ mean in French?
‘dans’ means inside, in, or within.
Example: Le film est dans trois heures. (The movie is in 3 hours).
What does ‘dedans’ mean?
‘dedans’ means inside.
Example: Oui, il est dedans. (Yes, he’s inside).
What does ‘dehors’ mean?
‘dehors’ means outside.
Example: Non, il est dehors. (No, he’s outside).
What does ‘devant’ mean?
‘devant’ means in front of.
Example: Devant la maison, il y a un jardin. (In front of the house, there’s a garden).
What does ‘derrière’ mean?
‘derrière’ means behind.
Example: Derrière la maison, il y a une piscine. (Behind the house, there is a swimming-pool).
