Confusion about "de chez."

Margaret M.A2Kwiziq community member

Why is it "de chez mes parents?"

Asked 4 years ago

Maarten K.C1 Kwiziq Q&A super contributor

«de chez mes parents» - 'of/from my parents (place etc)'. Does the translation fit the context?

Like14 years ago

Gabrielle F.C1Kwiziq Q&A regular contributor

I think it might be more like, "the attic OF (de) my parents' house," which makes it more like something we might say in English. Just a guess....

Like14 years ago

Why is it "de chez mes parents?"

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