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l'un

l'un
the one
From Lesson 412:Distributive and reciprocal pronouns (les uns... les autres)·French

Usages of l'un

L'un parle beaucoup, l'autre est silencieux.
One speaks a lot, the other is silent.
Il y a un conflit entre l'un et l'autre.
There is a conflict between one and the other.
L'équipe protège l'un, mais sacrifie l'autre.
The team protects one, but sacrifices the other.
Il y a trois projets possibles, dont l'un améliore l'accessibilité.
There are three possible projects, one of which improves accessibility.
L'un d'entre eux tient un poignard sous ma gorge.
One of them is holding a dagger to my throat.

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