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Can "ne pas courir" be used as the negative imperative "Don't run !"
Can this negation be used as an imperative command
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Can this negation be used as an imperative command
This question relates to:French lesson "Using negations with infinitive verbs in French indirect speech (French Negations)"
Asked 5 years ago
Hi William,
Yes, this construction can be used for generalised commands such as may be found in a school playground or corridor.
On French trains there used to be, maybe there still is, where windows can be opened, a warning is posted:
"Ne pas se pencher au dehors"
Hope this helps,
Tom
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Can this negation be used as an imperative command
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Can "ne pas courir" be used as the negative imperative "Don't run !"
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