Sous
The preposition sous is often equivalent to "under," but has other possible translations depending on how it's used. Prepositions are little words that connect different parts of speech.
The preposition sous is often equivalent to "under," but has other possible translations depending on how it's used. A2 - Low-Intermediate French • prepositions
The preposition sur is often equivalent to "on" but has many other possible translations. A2 - Low-Intermediate French • prepositions

Many French verbs and expressions must be followed by the preposition de - or sometimes du, de la, or des, depending on whether the noun that follows is modified and/or specific.
A number of French verbs require the preposition à in front of a noun or infinitive. B1 - Intermediate French • prepositions • verbs
A number of French verbs require the preposition contre in front of a noun or stressed pronoun.
Some French verbs need the preposition dans in front of a noun. B1 - Intermediate French • prepositions • verbs
Many French verbs require the preposition de in front of a noun or infinitive. B1 - Intermediate French • prepositions • verbs
A number of French verbs require the preposition en in front of a noun.
A number of French verbs require the preposition par in front of a noun or infinitive.
A number of French verbs require the preposition pour in front of a noun or infinitive.
A number of French verbs require the preposition sur in front of a noun or stressed pronoun.
A few French verbs require the preposition vers in front of a noun. B1 - Intermediate French • prepositions • verbs

Many French verbs require a specific preposition in front of a noun or infinitive. The choice of preposition depends on the verb before it, not whatever comes after, and there's no shortcut or trick to learning these - you just have to memorize each list. Bonjour !
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