and I often go for walks...

paul b.A1Kwiziq community member

and I often go for walks...

Should it not be: "et je vais souvent promenader dans le jardin."

rather than: "et je fais souvent des promenades dans le jardin." given as correct?

Asked 1 year ago
CécileNative French expert teacher in KwiziqCorrect answer

Hi Paul,

The verb 'promenader' doesn't exist in French it is the reflexive 'se promener' so it would be -

Je vais souvent me promener 

and a bit above the A1 level for this exercise.

Bonne Continuation !

Maarten K.C1 Kwiziq Q&A super contributor

Pretty tough distinction at A1 level I would agree, but your suggested answer translates as  ‘to go walking often ’ versus ‘ often go (faire in French) for (some) walks’ - the first has the verbal expression including ‘walking’, the 2nd the noun ‘walks’. 

The example marked correct fits with the transcript here, and the suggested vocabulary to research before undertaking, but again I agree that is a tough one.  (Was there no extra hint to help ?) 

Chris W.C1 Kwiziq Q&A super contributor

"Faire une promenade" is the phrase most often heard in everyday French.

and I often go for walks...

Should it not be: "et je vais souvent promenader dans le jardin."

rather than: "et je fais souvent des promenades dans le jardin." given as correct?

Sign in to submit your answer

Don't have an account yet? Join today

Ask a question

Find your French level for FREE

Test your French to the CEFR standard

Find your French level
Thinking...