"I think the reason you add the l apostophe (in si l'on ) is to separate the two vowels (the i at the end of si and the o at the beginning of on ,for example) which makes it sound nicer.
However this…"
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help- structure of a sentence: 'L'on"
Started this discussion. Last reply by Neil Coffey Apr 9. 2 Replies 1 Like
I am familiar with indirect and direct object pronouns placing the le, la and les etc before the verb(or auxilary verb etc)but I sometimes come across this:"l'on", with on being the subject. e.g.on…Continue
[Help] How to say not?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Mathilde Feb 20. 2 Replies 0 Likes
I'm not referring to the use of "ne...pas" or any of that; I'm curious about the use of the word "not" as a standalone.For example, saying "addicted to speed, not the drug but ..."or any variant. Is…Continue
Help with a structure of a sentence.
Started this discussion. Last reply by Erwan Feb 5. 4 Replies 0 Likes
Hi,could someone explain to me the following structure?Pourquoi est-ce qu'aucun chercheur autre que vous ne parle de ce sujet?Pourquoi est-ce qu'aucun autre chercheur que vous ne parle de ce…Continue
Use of Seulement and ne...que
Started this discussion. Last reply by Charlotte Jan 24. 8 Replies 0 Likes
I was wondering, which one is preferred or more natural?Can they also be used interchangeably?ThanksContinue
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Peter En posted a discussionhelp- structure of a sentence: 'L'on"
I am familiar with indirect and direct object pronouns placing the le, la and les etc before the verb(or auxilary verb etc)but I sometimes come across this:"l'on", with on being the subject. e.g.on apprend ce que l'on doit apprendre can someone please explain to me why le precedes on? See More
Charles D replied to Peter En's discussion [Help] How to say not?"First of all, in your example does involve verbs. In English, we can abbreviate a lot of phrases by leaving out implied verb forms. In saying "I am addicted to speed, not the drug but...", we really mean "I am addicted to…"
Peter En posted a discussion[Help] How to say not?
I'm not referring to the use of "ne...pas" or any of that; I'm curious about the use of the word "not" as a standalone.For example, saying "addicted to speed, not the drug but ..."or any variant. Is it "non...pas?" or is it still "ne...pas"?or like "no, not the drug..." If so, then could someone explain to me when I'd use "non pas?" or "non" for purposes other than saying "no?" I hope I have been clear with my question; I am not asking how to make a negative of a verb but rather, I am referring…See More
Erwan replied to Peter En's discussion Help with a structure of a sentence."The second one is a sentence that you can more likely see in a everyday life conversation."
Pibosan replied to Peter En's discussion Help with a structure of a sentence."I must say, the 3rd sentence was the one which I found the easiest to understand. Had it not been there, it would have taken me a lot longer to understand the meaning of the other two. Is there a register difference between the sentences…"
Martha Kalum liked Peter En's discussion [help] translation of "sky fire" in french & use of passé simple
Cavin Graves replied to Peter En's discussion Help with a structure of a sentence."Was thinking this was the reason but wasn't sure so didn't say anything!
And thank you for saying that about Spanish! I have been learning some and didn't understand why the "no" went away after "nunca!""
Peter En posted a discussionHelp with a structure of a sentence.
Hi,could someone explain to me the following structure?Pourquoi est-ce qu'aucun chercheur autre que vous ne parle de ce sujet?Pourquoi est-ce qu'aucun autre chercheur que vous ne parle de ce sujet?Pourquoi n'y a-t-il aucun autre chercheur que vous qui parle de ce sujet?I don't understand why "que vous ne parle" has no "pas". Is this because the sentence contains an inversion of "ne...que?" Thank youSee More
Peter En replied to Allison L.'s discussion idiomatic expressions translation help?"Also, "video games" les jeux-vidéos" If I am correct:
i.e.
je joue aux jeux-vidéos
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Peter En replied to Allison L.'s discussion idiomatic expressions translation help?"I have a question, are idioms generally formed with "on" as the subject?"
Peter En replied to Peter En's discussion [help] translation of "sky fire" in french & use of passé simple"Thanks Neil, that really cleared a lot of things up!
I suspect my tutor may have underestimated the actual task- and all the little problems involved in using an extinct tense!
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Peter En replied to Peter En's discussion [help] translation of "sky fire" in french & use of passé simple"by the way, can i use passe compose AND passe simple at the same time? or is it only one or the other? I have to use the preteret because it's a requirement of the task... but I'm also aware that most of the events happening in the…"
Charlotte replied to Peter En's discussion Use of Seulement and ne...que"you're right Erwan, I should add that when "seulement" is used in a negative sentence, it's in a additive form, not in a restrictive one : "il n'est pas seulement beau, il est aussi intelligent"
in your example :…"
Charles D replied to Peter En's discussion Use of Seulement and ne...que"I thought so. Thanks for the reaffirmation."
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