Can possessive 'de' be replaced by 'en' also?

Joan C.A1Kwiziq Q&A regular contributor

For example: Je nettoie la vitre de la voiture - J'en nettoie la vitre

Asked 5 years ago

CécileKwiziq Native French TeacherCorrect answer

Hi Joan,

No, you wouldn't.

Although it may be grammatical correct you won't hear a French person saying that...

Like05 years ago

Chris W.C1 Kwiziq Q&A super contributor

Yes, it can.

Like15 years ago

For example: Je nettoie la vitre de la voiture - J'en nettoie la vitre

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