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Prepositions of Manner: De Manière, De Façon, Par
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These prepositions allow you to express the manner in which an action is performed.

De Manière + Adjectif (In a ... Manner)

"De manière" is often followed by an adjective and serves to specify how an action is carried out, in terms of quality or method.

  • Elle explique les choses de manière claire. (She explains things clearly.)
  • Ils ont agi de manière professionnelle. (They acted professionally.)
  • Le texte est rédigé de manière concise. (The text is written concisely.)

De Façon + Adjectif (In a ... Way)

Similar to "de manière," "de façon" is followed by an adjective to express the quality or method of the action.

  • Il parle de façon intelligible. (He speaks intelligibly.)
  • Elle a résolu le problème de façon créative. (She solved the problem creatively.)
  • La décision a été prise de façon rapide. (The decision was made quickly.)

Par (By)

"Par" indicates the process or means by which an action is accomplished.

  • La pièce est éclairée par des bougies. (The room is lit by candles.)
  • La communication est facilitée par l'utilisation d'internet. (Communication is facilitated by the use of the internet.)
  • Les fruits sont conservés frais par réfrigération. (The fruits are kept fresh by refrigeration.)