French language Q&A Forum

In my readings of french, I come across this expression frequently, but it seems to have several different meanings.  I would appreciate a lesson on the many different meanings for "à peine". 

Thanks!

Salut, 

thank you in advance to anyone who can help me! I have three questions:

1. Of these three forms which would a French person use the most naturally in speaking and writing?  

2. Is it OK to use "duquel" and "de laquelle" when referring to people and not to things? 

3. If the verb is one which takes a different preposition (not "de") what should we use instead of "dont"? 

Merci beaucoup! 

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E.g., "Je ne vais jamais au cinéma." "Moi non plus"

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Thanks!