/dɑ̃/

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Translation

in, inside

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Word origin

From Latin deintus ('from within'), a compound of de ('from') and intus ('inside'), via Old French denz.

Origin
Latin
Root
deintus
English cognates
intestine

Examples

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The keys are in my bag.

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We live in a big city.

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I will be there in ten minutes.

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He spent two years in the army before studying.

France.

This plant is found all over the south of France.

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dans: worksheet, infographic and listicle

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This word is taught in chapter 2, lesson 4: dans, vouloir, savoir and 11 more words.