How to Use 'Dont' vs 'Duquel' Correctly for Perfect Grammar Checks

Published: March 17, 2026 | Category: Grammar | Read Time: 12 Mins

Relative pronouns (Qui, Que, Dont, Où) exist to combine two sentences or ideas without repeating nouns. Among these, the pronouns Dont and Duquel (and its variations de laquelle, desquels) are often confused by intermediate and advanced candidates alike.

For B2/C1 levels (TEF/TCF), examiners actively test these pronouns in Reading sections and reward them heavily in Writing. Here is the rule to tell them apart with absolute certainty.