À
Example: Je vais à l'école tous les matins.
Definition
"À" is a French preposition used to indicate direction, location, or time, often translated as 'to,' 'at,' or 'in' in English. It is commonly used to express movement toward a place, as in 'Je vais à l'école' meaning 'I go to school.'
Etymology
The French preposition "à" originates from the Latin word 'ad,' meaning 'to' or 'toward.' Over time, 'ad' evolved in Old French to become 'à,' retaining its function of indicating direction, place, or time. Did you know that 'à' is one of the most frequently used words in French, essential for basic sentence structure?
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"À" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (A1) - set 4", containing 104 commonly used words.
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