La fille à laquelle je pense est belle
¿Why is à used here instead of de ?
Confusion between á and de
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Madhavi Latha T.Kwiziq community member
Confusion between á and de
La fille à qui je pense est belle.
La fille à laquelle je pense est belle
La fille à laquelle je pense est belle
This question relates to:French lesson "À + qui, auquel, à laquelle = to whom, what, which (French Relative Pronouns)"
Asked 4 years ago
Penser can be used with à or de and changes meaning slightly.
Je pense à Louise. -- I think of Louise. (To have thoughts about something/someone)
Qu'est-ce que tu penses de ce film? -- What do you think of this film (To have an opinion of something)
Lori B.Kwiziq community member
because the verb "penser" requires the à preposition. It's something to keep in mind and there is not really any explanation to that.
- participer à
- etre habutué à
- aider à
These verbs all require the à preposition. You just need to remember
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