autour

autour
An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or another adverb (e.g., très, gentiment).
adverb
a. around
Mes parents vivent dans un petit village, avec des champs tout autour.My parents live in a small village with fields all around.
b. around the edges
L’insecte a une carapace rouge, avec différentes nuances de bleu autour.The insect has a red carapace, with various shades of blue around the edges.
A preposition is a word that indicates the relationship between a word and another word (e.g., par, en).
preposition
a. around
Il y a plein de restaurants autour de chez Rémy.There are plenty of restaurants around Rémy's.
a. around (adverb)
Vous étiez combien à ta soirée d’anniversaire ? - Je dirais autour de 40 personnes.How many people came to your birthday party? - I'd say around 40 people.
b. about (adverb)
J’avais autour de 35 ans quand j’ai eu mon premier enfant.I was about 35 when I had my first child.
a. about
Je viens de finir un livre autour de l’espionnage pendant la guerre froide.I just finished a book about espionage during the Cold War.
b. on
Il y a eu un grand débat au Parlement autour de l’usage des pesticides.There has been a major debate in Parliament on the use of pesticides.
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