When is dont used (1)

When the verb or expression in the relative clause requires the preposition de before an object.

When is dont used (2)

When de introduces a phrase that modifies another noun (English equivalent "whose" or "of which").

In relative clauses introduced by qui verb which has same number and person as the antecedent.

when verb in relative clause is compound conjugated with avoir, p.p. agrees with gender and number of que, which is a preceding d.o., which is itself determined by the antecedent.

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Pronouns Relative-1

Grammar: simple relative pronouns (Que, Qui, Dont)

Question	Answer	Use
When is que used	When it is the direct object of the verb in the relative clause.	Les étudiants que nous avons aidés; l'ordinateur que j'ai utilisé.
When is qui used	When it is the subject of the relative clause.	la femme qui étudie beaucoup; un ordinateur qui est facile à utiliser.
When is dont used (1)	When the verb or expression in the relative clause requires the preposition de before an object.	les affaires dont il s'occupe (s'occuper de)
When is dont used (2)	When de introduces a phrase that modifies another noun (English equivalent "whose" or "of which").	un étudiant dont je connais les parents.
Qui: verb agreement	In relative clauses introduced by qui verb which has same number and person as the antecedent.	les étudiants qui sont arrivées.
Que: verb agreement	when verb in relative clause is compound conjugated with avoir, p.p. agrees with gender and number of que, which is a preceding d.o., which is itself determined by the antecedent.	les jeunes filles qu'il a invitées.

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