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How do you say on in french?

"On" in French can mean a few different things depending on the context. Here are some common translations:

1. "On" as a pronoun meaning "one" or "people" in general:

* "On" - This is the most common way to say "one" or "people" in general. It's a general, impersonal way of referring to people.

* Example: *On dit que Paris est magnifique. (People say that Paris is beautiful.)*

2. "On" as a preposition meaning "on" or "upon":

* "Sur" - This is the most common preposition for "on" or "upon".

* Example: *Le livre est sur la table. (The book is on the table.)*

3. "On" as a part of a phrase:

* "En" - This preposition is used in many phrases related to location or time.

* Example: *En France, on mange beaucoup de fromage. (In France, people eat a lot of cheese.)*

4. "On" as part of a verb:

* "S'allumer" - To turn on

* Example: *J'allume la lumière. (I turn on the light.)*

It's important to look at the context of the sentence to determine the correct translation of "on" in French.

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