Asked by amanda
what is the difference between "en" and "dans"? is "dans" used as a prepositional phrase like "dans mon sac a dos"?
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Answered by
SraJMcGin
The word "en" is either an indefinite pronoun, an adverb or a preposition. As a preposition it means "in, into" such as "to go to France." = Aller en France. En mer = at sea. "en congé" = on leave. "en chemin de fer" = by rail. "en bois" = (made) of wood. The meaning can be very varied, dpending upon the context, or exactly how the word is used. (in, into, at, on, by, of, as)
The word "dans" is a preposition only, meaning "in; into; in (at the end of). Some expressions are "dans deux jours" = in two days...boire dans un verre = to drink out of a glass...dans la suite = later
There are quite a few idioms using "en" and here are some:
en automobile, avion, bateau, chemin de fer, voiture = by (inside the means of transportation) automobile, plane, boat, train, car
en arrière = backward(s), behind
en bas = downstairs
en haut = upstairs
en effet = (yes) indeed, as a matter of fact
en face de = opposite
en famille = as a family, within the privacy of the family
en même temps = at the same time
en plein air = in the open air, outdoors
en retard = late (not on time)
en tout cas = in any case, at any rate
en ville = downtown, in (to, into) town
Yes, "in/within" my backpack was a good example of using "dans."
Just take the expressions as you meet them.
Sra (aka Mme)
The word "dans" is a preposition only, meaning "in; into; in (at the end of). Some expressions are "dans deux jours" = in two days...boire dans un verre = to drink out of a glass...dans la suite = later
There are quite a few idioms using "en" and here are some:
en automobile, avion, bateau, chemin de fer, voiture = by (inside the means of transportation) automobile, plane, boat, train, car
en arrière = backward(s), behind
en bas = downstairs
en haut = upstairs
en effet = (yes) indeed, as a matter of fact
en face de = opposite
en famille = as a family, within the privacy of the family
en même temps = at the same time
en plein air = in the open air, outdoors
en retard = late (not on time)
en tout cas = in any case, at any rate
en ville = downtown, in (to, into) town
Yes, "in/within" my backpack was a good example of using "dans."
Just take the expressions as you meet them.
Sra (aka Mme)
Answered by
amanda
this is confusing. so sometimes when a phrase using "en" is translated into english, the "en" doesn't mean anything? do you know what year of french this is taught in?
merci beaucoup!! vous etes super!
merci beaucoup!! vous etes super!
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