Practice FrenchB2
Relative pronoun dont and complex links
At B2, learners need more than qui, que, and où. French also uses dont when the relative clause depends on de.
Main patterns
- dont replaces a phrase introduced by de: Le livre dont je parle
- It can express possession: la femme dont le fils habite ici
- It can follow verbs and expressions with de: avoir besoin de, parler de, se souvenir de
Watch out
If the missing link belongs to de, do not force que. The relation between the clause and the noun tells you when dont is the right choice.
Try three examples
Example 1
Complete this noun phrase with the appropriate relative pronoun.
Le livre ___ je parle.
- dont
- que
- qui
- quoi
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dont
The book I am talking about.
Example 2
Complete this noun phrase with the appropriate relative pronoun.
La personne ___ je me souviens.
- qui
- que
- dont
- où
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dont
The person I remember.
Example 3
Add the relative pronoun:
Le projet ___ nous avons besoin est prêt.
- dont
- que
- qui
- quoi
Show answer
dont
The project that we need is ready.
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