10 minutes en avance

Connie W.A2Kwiziq community member

"Je suis arrivée 10 minutes en avance" seems to be common in Montreal, QC, Canada. Is this incorrect?

Asked 6 years ago

CécileKwiziq Native French TeacherCorrect answer

Hi Connie,

It is correct you can say both:

Je suis arrivé(e) avec dix minutes d'avance.

ou bien

Je suis arrivé(e) dix minutes en avance.

Hope this helps!

Like06 years ago

Connie W.A2Kwiziq community member

Thank you! I also wanted to say how excellent your website is. I am so impressed, the pedagogy is so well-thought-out !!!

Like26 years ago

GruffKwiziq Co-founder, CEO

Thanks Connie! That's lovely to hear. May we use that in our testimonials?

Like16 years ago

"Je suis arrivée 10 minutes en avance" seems to be common in Montreal, QC, Canada. Is this incorrect?

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