As a preposition:
* Of: This is the most common translation, used to express possession, origin, or material.
* From: Used to indicate origin or source.
* About: Used to indicate the topic or subject of something.
* With: Used to indicate accompaniment or manner.
* By: Used to indicate the agent or instrument of an action.
As part of a compound:
* D' (de + le/la/les): This is the contracted form of "de" followed by the definite article. It translates as "of the," "from the," or "by the."
* Du (de + le): This is the contracted form of "de" followed by the masculine singular definite article. It translates as "of the," "from the," or "by the."
* De la (de + la): This is the contracted form of "de" followed by the feminine singular definite article. It translates as "of the," "from the," or "by the."
* Des (de + les): This is the contracted form of "de" followed by the plural definite article. It translates as "of the," "from the," or "by the."
Other translations:
* Some: Used in expressions like "de temps en temps" (from time to time).
* Some: Used in expressions like "de l'argent" (some money).
* In: Used in expressions like "de l'eau" (in the water).
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