De quelqu'un
Someone's
Language note: Shows possession: 'le livre de quelqu'un' - 'someone's book'.
Culture note: Possession and belonging are often softly emphasized in cultural communications.
Context: The negotiator clarifies the ownership of the animal.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
De
[də]
Of someone
Indicates possession by a person not specified.
C'est l'animal de quelqu'un.
It's someone's animal.
quelqu'
[kɛlk']
Someone
Refers to an unidentified individual.
C'est l'animal de quelqu'un.
It's someone's animal.
un
[œ̃]
One
Indicating a single person.
C'est l'animal de quelqu'un.
It's someone's animal.
Phrase Parts
De
Quelqu'un
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