dont

Meaning

1. of/from whom/which, whose; whereof
2. by which
3. Denotes a part of a set, may be translated as "including" or such as in some situations.

Gender

♂️ Masculine

Pronounced as (IPA)

/dɔ̃/

Etymology

Inherited from Middle French dont, from Old French dunt, from Vulgar Latin/Latin dē unde (“from where”). Compare Spanish donde (“where”).

Sentences

Un cycle est une chaîne simple dont les deux extrémités sont identiques .

A cycle is a simple chain whose two ends are identical.

Les bâtiments forment un ensemble symétrique dont la mairie occupe la place centrale .

The buildings form a symmetrical ensemble of which the town hall occupies the central place.

Il termine notamment sixième du Tour de l'Avenir, dont il remporte une étape .

In particular, he finished sixth in the Tour de l 'Avenir, where he won a stage.

Durant l'été ils se produisent sur plusieurs festivals européens , dont le Hellfest.

During the summer they perform at several European festivals, including Hellfest.

Diverses sources sont localisées dans le village dont l'une alimente le lavoir .

Various springs are located in the village, one of which feeds the washhouse.

Le Fango abrite de nombreuses espèces animales dont des tortues et des poules d'eau .

The Fango is home to many animal species including turtles and water chickens.

À l’accent dont ce « jamais » fut prononcé , Marius perdit tout espoir .

At the accent with which this "never" was pronounced, Marius lost all hope.

Plusieurs interdictions s'ensuivent, dont l'interdiction de l'instruction de l'Histoire.

Several prohibitions followed, including the prohibition of the instruction of History.