Dans
Example: Je mets les clés dans la boîte.
Definition
"Dans" is a French preposition used to indicate location or position inside something, similar to the English word 'in'. For example, in the phrase 'Je mets les clés dans la boîte,' it shows the keys being placed inside the box.
Etymology
The French preposition "dans" comes from the Latin word 'de intus,' meaning 'from inside.' Over time, it simplified into the single word 'dans' in Old French, retaining its meaning related to being inside or within something.
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"Dans" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (A1) - set 3", containing 104 commonly used words.
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