Language/French/Grammar/Prepositions-Introduction
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Language/French/Grammar/Prepositions: Introduction
Introduction[edit | edit source]
In French, prepositions are small words that link elements of a sentence together. They are essential for understanding the relationship between words and can change the entire meaning of a sentence.
Types of Prepositions[edit | edit source]
In French, prepositions can be classified into various types, such as:
- Simple prepositions: à, chez, dans, entre, jusque, hors, par, pour, sans, vers
- Compound prepositions: à cause de, à côté de, en face de, au lieu de, à travers, autour de
Usage[edit | edit source]
Prepositions serve various purposes:
- Indicating location: "Il est *dans* la maison" (He is *in* the house).
- Indicating direction: "Elle va *vers* l'école" (She is going *toward* the school).
- Indicating time: "Je dors *jusqu'à* 8h" (I sleep *until* 8 am).
- Indicating possession: "C'est le livre *de* Marie" (It's Marie's book).
Common Mistakes[edit | edit source]
Here are some common mistakes related to prepositions:
- Confusing "à" and "de": "Je vais *à* Paris" (I am going *to* Paris) vs "Je reviens *de* Paris" (I am coming back *from* Paris).
- Using wrong prepositions for countries or cities: It's "au" Japon, "en" France, "à" Paris.
Practice Exercise[edit | edit source]
Complete the following sentences with the correct prepositions:
Questions
- Je vais _____ la bibliothèque.
- Nous allons _____ le restaurant à 7h.
- Elle parle _____ son professeur.
Answers
- à
- au
- avec