Dont: French relative pronoun
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Dont: French relative pronoun
Use dont to connect a noun to a clause whose verb or expression requires de, or to express possession. Dont already includes the de relationship.
Examples in context
Read the examples and compare their English meanings.
Parler de
Voici le village dont je parle.
Here is the village I am talking about.
Possession
Je connais une fille dont le frère est musicien.
I know a girl whose brother is a musician.
Common mix-ups
Do not repeat de after dont has replaced de + the noun.
Here is the book I need.
Try a reply
Say or write your answer in French before opening the example.
This is the key that I need. Use dont.
Show one possible answer
C'est la clé dont j'ai besoin.
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