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Roman M.C1Kwiziq Q&A regular contributor

pas and du tout in English

You say: "Note that pas and du tout CAN be separated, quite like in English." Alas, the examples do not differ:

Elle n'est pas du tout stupide!
She's not stupid at all!

Elle n'est pas stupide du tout!
She's not stupid at all!

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Christopher H.A1Kwiziq community member

Why not prendre rather than emmener

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Sylvia E.C1Kwiziq community member

Hi! Can I ask why there is an agreement in the phrase “ m’a gâchée la vie”? I thought the direct object was “la vie” which does not precede the verb.

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Walter B.C1Kwiziq Q&A regular contributor

One doesn't "say" a lie in English, one "tells" a lie. Likewise, one doesn't "say" the truth, one "tells" it.

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James H.C1Kwiziq Q&A regular contributor

The meaning of `Jurer` - to swearDoes the verb `Jurer` - to swear, have optional meanings as it does in English, i.e. to swear an oath or to curse?

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Carine Y.B1Kwiziq community member

(Suggestion, not question) I wander if there would be some exercises of this reading comprehension?It is a good material and I hope it would be counted in my "exercise record", so I can come back to this page to see my improvement throughout the time. When it is listed in my "exercise record", I will feel rewarded.

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maxine w.A1Kwiziq community member

"....nos jambes a notre cou !" Pourquoi est-ce que le mot "cou", n'est pas en forme pluriel?

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Laura T.C1Kwiziq community member

Qu'est-ce que signifie "mettre les pieds dans le plat"?

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patricia c.C1Kwiziq community member

is it possible to revisit the audio after answering the question, it would be helpful

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sameer s.A0Kwiziq community member

do you refer to animals as who or what? In English we refer to animals as it how do you do it in french

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