1. "Of the"
This is the most common translation, used when "de la" is part of a possessive phrase.
* Example: "La maison de la famille" (The house of the family) translates to "The family's house".
2. "From the"
This translation is used when "de la" indicates origin or source.
* Example: "Je viens de la ville" (I come from the city) translates to "I come from the city".
3. "From" (as a preposition)
This translation can be used in some contexts where "de la" acts as a preposition.
* Example: "Il est parti de la maison" (He left from the house) translates to "He left from the house".
4. "Of" (as a preposition)
This translation can be used in some contexts where "de la" acts as a preposition, but it may not be the most literal translation.
* Example: "C'est un plat de la cuisine française" (This is a dish of French cuisine) could be translated to "This is a dish from French cuisine".
5. "The"
In some rare cases, "de la" can be translated simply as "the". This happens when it is part of a fixed phrase or when the context makes it clear that "de la" is referring to a specific thing.
* Example: "La fille de la maison" (The girl of the house) could be translated to "The girl of the house" or simply "The girl".
It's important to consider the context to determine the best English translation for "de la".