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Nuances between "à qui" & "auquel" (etc.)

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Nuances between "à qui" & "auquel" (etc.)

I know that with living beings we have the choice between "à qui" vs. "auquel/à laquelle/auxquels/àuxquelles". Is there any nuance in terms of formality or elegance between the use these two options?

This question relates to:French lesson "À + qui, auquel, à laquelle = to whom, what, which (French Relative Pronouns)"
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Bonjour Mon,

I would say that 'auquel etc' is considered more formal than 'à qui'. 

I hope this is helpful.

Bonne journée !

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Nuances between "à qui" & "auquel" (etc.)

I know that with living beings we have the choice between "à qui" vs. "auquel/à laquelle/auxquels/àuxquelles". Is there any nuance in terms of formality or elegance between the use these two options?

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