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What are Prepositions?
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Simple Prepositions (e.g., à, de, en)
Compound Prepositions (e.g., à côté de, au-dessus de)
Quick Examples
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Deep Dive Categories
The Essential 'Big Five'
à
Destination & Location
Used for cities and specific destinations. Check the PrepMyFrench verb conjugator for verbs that require 'à'.
de
Origin & Possession
Indicates where someone is from or who something belongs to.
pour
Purpose & Intention
Used to express 'for' or 'in order to' achieve a goal.
en
State & Duration
Used for countries (feminine), materials, or time frames.
avec
Accompaniment & Manner
Used to describe who you are with or the tool used to do something.
Pro Tip
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