In French, prepositions (prépositions) are words used to link nouns, pronouns, or phrases to other parts of a sentence, showing relationships of location, time, direction, or cause.
Some common French prepositions include:
- à (to, at, in)
- de (from, of)
- dans (in)
- en (in, to)
- sur (on)
- sous (under)
- pour (for)
- avec (with)
- sans (without)
- chez (at the home of)
Prepositions are followed by a noun or pronoun in the common case, and they do not change form. Learning prepositions and their typical uses is key to French grammar and fluency.
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Table of Contents
- Common Prepositions
Common French prepositions, including their meanings and example sentences to show how they connect words in a sentence.
- Prepositions of Place
Prepositions of place in French, including common examples and usage rules to describe location and position.
- Prepositions of Time
Prepositions of time in French, including à, en, dans, and depuis, with rules and examples.
Last updated: Wed Jun 18, 2025
