De + Qui , A + Qui
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Michael R.Kwiziq Q&A regular contributor
De + Qui , A + Qui
When translating a sentence into French is there a way to decide if I use a + qui of De + Qui etc. In some of the B2 questions I am not sure of the correct grammar. To me xx could be that, of whom, whom, about which etc.. Perhaps its just any of the above.
Asked 7 years ago
Ron T. Kwiziq Q&A super contributor
Bonjour Michael,
I believe that your answer lies in the context of exactly what is being said, i.e. to who(m) vs of which, (à qui vs de qui).
Bonne chance.
LauraFrench expert and teacher in Kwiziq
Bonjour Michael,
It depends on which preposition, if any, is required with the verb or expression.
Je parle à un homme --> L'homme à qui je parle (I'm talking to a man, the man to whom I'm talking)
Je parle d'un homme --> L'homme de qui (or dont) je parle (I'm talking about a man, the man about whom I'm talking)
Michael R.Kwiziq Q&A regular contributor
Thanks Laura and Ron. You have clarified this for me. At some level I guess it reflects my ability to use correct English grammar ;)
Michael R. asked:
De + Qui , A + Qui
When translating a sentence into French is there a way to decide if I use a + qui of De + Qui etc. In some of the B2 questions I am not sure of the correct grammar. To me xx could be that, of whom, whom, about which etc.. Perhaps its just any of the above.
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