by in French
by in French is près de, au bord de, côté — by means near or next to something.
by in French
près de
Near or next to.
au bord de
Near or next to.
côté
Near or next to.
par
Not later than (the given time); not later than the end of (the given time interval).
avant
Not later than (the given time); not later than the end of (the given time interval).
par
Indicates the creator of a work: Existing through the authorship etc. of.
de
Indicates the creator of a work: Existing through the authorship etc. of.
par
Indicates a means of achieving something: Involving/using the means of.
en
Indicates a means of achieving something: Involving/using the means of.
moyen
Indicates a means of achieving something: Involving/using the means of.
par
What does "by" mean?
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prep Near or next to something.
"She sat by the window all evening."
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prep Not later than a stated time.
"Please submit the report by Friday."
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prep Used to show who or what performs an action.
"The novel was written by a first-time author."
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prep Through the use of a particular method.
"They travelled by train instead of flying."
by in a sentence
- She sat by the window all evening.
- Please submit the report by Friday.
- The novel was written by a first-time author.
- They travelled by train instead of flying.
Similar words in French
Common French translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "by" in French?
"by" in French is près de, au bord de, côté. by means: Near or next to something.
How do you use "by" in a sentence?
Example: "She sat by the window all evening." In French, "by" is près de, au bord de, côté.
Are there other ways to say "by" in French?
Yes — French has 8 translations listed for "by": près de, au bord de, côté, par, avant, de.
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