d'expérience vice de l'expérience

Frank C.C1Kwiziq Q&A regular contributor

d'expérience vice de l'expérience

Is it because manquer implies nagativity?

This question relates to:French writing exercise "In the changing rooms [US: locker rooms]"

Asked 3 years ago

Alan G.C1 Kwiziq Q&A super contributor Correct answer

It's just that "manquer" is always followed by "de" in this context, and the combination of "manque de" and "de l'expérience" reduces to "manque d'expérience". (Because "de" is never followed by a partitive article.)

Using manquer (de) to say you/something miss or lack in French

Like33 years ago

Jim J.C1 Kwiziq Q&A super contributor

Hi Frank,

"clearly lacks experience" I've cut this section out of the text which I believe is why manquer is being used in that context.

Hope this helps

Jim

Like03 years ago

Frank C. asked:

d'expérience vice de l'expérience

Is it because manquer implies nagativity?

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