of in French
of in French is de, moins, quant à — of means used to show that something belongs to, or is a part of, something else.
of in French
de
moins
Used to introduce the "subjective genitive"; following a noun to form the head of a postmodifying noun phrase (see also 'Possession' senses below). [from 13th c.]
quant à
What does "of" mean?
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prep Used to show that something belongs to, or is a part of, something else.
"The cover of the book was torn."
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prep Used to indicate what something is made from or consists of.
"The bridge was built of stone."
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prep Used to indicate the source, cause, or origin of something.
"The old dog died of natural causes last winter."
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prep Used to introduce the subject that something is about or concerns.
"They spoke of old times."
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of in a sentence
- The cover of the book was torn.
- She is a friend of mine.
- The bridge was built of stone.
- The necklace was made of tiny glass beads.
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What is "of" in French?
"of" in French is de, moins, quant à. of means: Used to show that something belongs to, or is a part of, something else.
How do you use "of" in a sentence?
Example: "The cover of the book was torn." In French, "of" is de, moins, quant à.
Are there other ways to say "of" in French?
Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "of": de, moins, quant à.
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