appartenir à
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., éternuer.).
intransitive verb
a. to belong to
Cette maison appartient à mes grands-parents.This house belongs to my grandparents.
a. to belong to
Anouk appartient à une association de jardiniers.Anouk belongs to a gardeners' association.
b. to be part of
Mon frère rêve d'appartenir à cette équipe de foot célèbre.My brother dreams of being part of that famous soccer team.
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Personne ne peut décider pour Bellinda. Ce choix n'appartient qu'à elle.No one can decide for Bellinda. That choice is hers alone.
Voter est un devoir qui appartient à tous les citoyens.Voting is the duty of every citizen.
An impersonal verb is a verb with no apparent subject (e.g., Il pleut en avril.).
impersonal verb
a. to be up to
Il appartient aux candidats de vérifier l’exactitude des informations fournies.It's up to the applicants to verify the accuracy of the information provided.
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