"a propos" meaning in Finnish

See a propos in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Preposition

Etymology: From French à propos. Etymology templates: {{bor|fi|fr|à propos}} French à propos Head templates: {{head|fi|preposition|head=a propos}} a propos, {{tlb|fi|rare}} (rare)
  1. apropos (regarding or concerning) Tags: rare Synonyms: puheen ollen

Alternative forms

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