New 2024 French lesson I The prepositions I en lieu et place de

This lesson introduces the French preposition 'en lieu et place de', explaining its meaning and usage. It clarifies that this preposition can be translated into English as 'in place of', 'instead of', or 'as a substitute for', providing various examples to illustrate its application in different contexts.

Prepositions in French

• 00:00:15 A preposition is an invariable word that connects two words, with the second word called the complement. This complement can be a noun, pronoun, verb, or adverb, and can even be a sentence. Prepositions are used to specify various aspects like time, cause, place, state, manner, purpose, or matter.

En lieu et place de

• 00:01:30 'En lieu et place de' is a French preposition that translates to 'in place of', 'instead of', or 'as a substitute for' in English. The lesson provides four examples of how this preposition is used in different sentences, showcasing its versatility and practical application in various situations.