à

Alternative forms

• a

Preposition

à

1. of, of...each, each containing
2. at
3. to, or

Etymology

From French à.

Pronunciation

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Preposition

à

1. indicates an approximate number

   Kook 2 à 3 aardappelen per persoon. ― Boil 2 or/to 3 potatoes per person.

2. indicates the price etc. each

   10 blikjes à 0,06 € is 0,60 € in totaal. ― 10 cans at €0.06 each is €0.60 in total.

Etymology

Borrowed from French à.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈɑ/
• IPA^(key): [ˈɑ̝]

Adverb

à (not comparable)

1. a, per, each

   Synonyms: see kohti