about in French
about in French is environ, vers, proche — about means concerning a particular subject; on the topic of.
about in French
environ
Nearly; approximately; with close correspondence in quality, manner, degree, quantity, or time; almost. [from before 1150]
environ
vers
proche
autour
In a circle around; all round; on every side of; on the outside of; around. [from before 1150]
au-dessus
Over or upon different parts of; through or over in various directions; here and there in; to and fro in; throughout. [from ca. 1150–1350]
par-dessus
Over or upon different parts of; through or over in various directions; here and there in; to and fro in; throughout. [from ca. 1150–1350]
sur le point
au sujet de
Concerning; with regard to; on account of; on the subject of. [from ca. 1150–1350]
sur
Concerning; with regard to; on account of; on the subject of. [from ca. 1150–1350]
à propos de
Concerning; with regard to; on account of; on the subject of. [from ca. 1150–1350]
de
Concerning; with regard to; on account of; on the subject of. [from ca. 1150–1350]
au sujet de
Concerned or occupied with; engaged in; intent on. [from ca. 1150–1350]
à propos de
Concerned or occupied with; engaged in; intent on. [from ca. 1150–1350]
aux environs de
Within or in the immediate neighborhood of; in contiguity or proximity to; near, as to place. [from ca. 1350–1470]
What does "about" mean?
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prep Concerning a particular subject; on the topic of.
"The documentary is about deep-sea creatures."
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prep Surrounding, or in various places within an area.
"Papers were scattered about the room."
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adv Close to a number, amount, or time; approximately.
"We'll arrive at about six o'clock."
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adj On the point of doing something; on the verge of.
"He was about to leave when the phone rang."
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about in a sentence
- The documentary is about deep-sea creatures.
- She asked him about his weekend.
- Papers were scattered about the room.
- We'll arrive at about six o'clock.
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What is "about" in French?
"about" in French is environ, vers, proche. about means: Concerning a particular subject; on the topic of.
How do you use "about" in a sentence?
Example: "The documentary is about deep-sea creatures." In French, "about" is environ, vers, proche.
Are there other ways to say "about" in French?
Yes — French has 12 translations listed for "about": environ, vers, proche, autour, au-dessus, par-dessus.
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