after "soit" when should you use "de" and when do you omit "de
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Richard R.Kwiziq community member
after "soit" when should you use "de" and when do you omit "de
This question relates to:French lesson "Soit ... soit ... = Either ... or..."
Asked 7 years ago

AurélieKwiziq Head of French, Native French Teacher
Bonjour Richard !
It depends on whether you're using a verb followed by the preposition "de" or not.
E.g. "Je me sers *d'*un outil." (I'm using a tool.) -> "Je me sers soit d'un marteau soit d'un tournevis."
"J'ai vu Paul." (I saw Paul.) -> "J'ai vu soit Paul soit Thomas."
"Tu as besoin *de* quelque chose." (You need something.) -> "Tu as besoin soit d'un crayon soit d'un stylo."
I hope that's helpful!
À bientôt !
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