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A prepositional phrase is a group of words that begins with a preposition and is typically followed by one or more words (e.g., au matin, en tout et pour tout).
1. (close to)
a. to
Vous devez déposer une demande de permis de construire auprès de la mairie.You must submit a building permit application to city hall.
b. with
La journaliste a vérifié les faits auprès des autorités locales.The journalist verified the facts with local authorities.
c. at
Vous pouvez déposer plainte auprès du commissariat.You can file a complaint at the police station.
3. (figurative) (in the opinion of)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
a. with
Le nouveau produit connaît un grand succès auprès des consommateurs.The new product is proving very popular with consumers.
4. (figurative) (in comparison to)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
a. compared to
Votre expérience paraît limitée auprès de celle de votre collègue.Your experience seems limited compared to your colleague's.
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