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English - French
From
frəm
Extremely common
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The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
De, À partir de, Depuis, En provenance de, D'après
From meanings in French
De
Example:
I come from France.
Je viens de France.
This gift is from my friend.
Ce cadeau vient de mon ami.
Usage: Formal/InformalContext: Used to indicate the origin or source of something.
Note: Commonly used in both spoken and written French.
À partir de
Example:
From tomorrow, we will be closed.
À partir de demain, nous serons fermés.
From 9 AM, the store opens.
À partir de 9 heures, le magasin ouvre.
Usage: Formal/InformalContext: Used to indicate a starting point in time.
Note: This phrase is often used in schedules and announcements.
Depuis
Example:
I have lived here since 2010.
J'habite ici depuis 2010.
She has been working here for five years.
Elle travaille ici depuis cinq ans.
Usage: Formal/InformalContext: Used to indicate a period of time that continues until now.
Note: It emphasizes the duration from a specific point in the past to the present.
En provenance de
Example:
The flight is coming from New York.
Le vol vient en provenance de New York.
Packages from overseas are arriving today.
Des colis en provenance de l'étranger arrivent aujourd'hui.
Usage: FormalContext: Used in contexts involving travel or shipping.
Note: This phrase is often used in announcements at airports or in shipping contexts.
D'après
Example:
According to the report, sales have increased.
D'après le rapport, les ventes ont augmenté.
From what I heard, the event was a success.
D'après ce que j'ai entendu, l'événement a été un succès.
Usage: Formal/InformalContext: Used to express that something is based on information or opinion.
Note: This can indicate a source of information or belief.
From's synonyms
From
The original word indicating the point of origin or starting point.
Example: I am from France.
Note:
Out of
Indicates movement or direction away from a starting point.
Example: He took the money out of his pocket.
Note: Focuses more on the action of moving away from a location.
Off
Denotes separation or disconnection from a surface or object.
Example: She fell off the chair.
Note: Specifically highlights the action of falling or moving away from a surface.
Away from
Expresses movement or distance in the opposite direction from a particular point.
Example: The cat ran away from the dog.
Note: Emphasizes the direction of movement away from a specific point or object.
Originating from
Indicates the source or beginning point of something.
Example: The recipe originates from Italy.
Note: Focuses on the original source or starting point of an entity.
From expressions, common phrases
From scratch
To start from the very beginning, without using any pre-made or existing materials.
Example: I baked a cake from scratch for my friend's birthday.
Note: The phrase 'from scratch' emphasizes starting something new without relying on previous work or resources.
From now on
Starting from this moment and continuing into the future.
Example: I promise to exercise regularly from now on.
Note: This phrase focuses on a specific starting point in time and implies a continuous action or habit from that point onward.
From time to time
Occasionally, intermittently, not on a regular basis.
Example: I like to visit my grandparents from time to time.
Note: This phrase indicates occasional occurrences without specifying a fixed schedule or frequency.
From the bottom of my heart
Expressing deep sincerity and gratitude.
Example: I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for your kindness.
Note: This phrase is a heartfelt expression of genuine emotion, emphasizing the depth of feeling or appreciation.
From head to toe
Covering the entire body or a complete range.
Example: She was dressed in red from head to toe.
Note: This phrase describes something that extends over the entire length or breadth of a person or object.
From dawn till dusk
From sunrise to sunset, throughout the entire day.
Example: The farmers work in the fields from dawn till dusk during harvest season.
Note: It highlights the duration or span of time from early morning until the evening, capturing the full cycle of daylight.
From rags to riches
To move from a state of poverty or obscurity to one of wealth or success.
Example: She went from rags to riches after starting her own business.
Note: This phrase illustrates a dramatic transformation in social or financial status, often involving overcoming adversity.
From everyday (slang) expressions
From the get-go
This slang term means from the very beginning or start of something.
Example: I knew we were in trouble from the get-go.
Note: It is more informal and conversational compared to 'from the beginning.'
From A to Z
This phrase means covering everything or explaining something in detail from beginning to end.
Example: She explained the process to me from A to Z.
Note: It is a more colorful way of saying 'from start to finish.'
From the horse's mouth
This expression means getting information directly from the original or most reliable source.
Example: I heard it straight from the horse's mouth that the project is starting next week.
Note: It adds a humorous or informal touch to 'from the original source.'
From the word go
This phrase means from the very beginning or the initial moment.
Example: The project was doomed from the word go.
Note: It is a more colloquial variant of 'from the start.'
From the ground up
This phrase means starting something from the very basic or foundation level.
Example: They built the company from the ground up.
Note: It emphasizes the starting point of 'from scratch' in a more vivid way.
From day one
This expression means from the very first day or the beginning.
Example: I knew we would be friends from day one.
Note: It is a casual and friendly way to refer to the starting point.
From the jump
This slang term means from the very beginning or inception of an idea or plan.
Example: I was on board with the plan from the jump.
Note: It is a more energetic and informal way of expressing 'from the start.'
From - Examples
She is from France.
Elle vient de France.
They are from Brazil.
Ils viennent du Brésil.
We are from Japan.
Nous venons du Japon.
From grammar
From - Adposition (Adposition) / Preposition or subordinating conjunction (Preposition or subordinating conjunction)
Lemma: from
Conjugations
Syllables, Separation and Stress
From Contains 1 syllables: from
Phonetic transcription: ˈfrəm
from , ˈfrəm (The red syllable is stressed)
From - Importance and usage frequency
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.
From: 0 - 100 (Extremely common).
This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
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