Derrière vs. Derrière moi

TiffanyC1Kwiziq community member

I wondered if it’s possible to say « Je te laisserai derrière moi ».

Asked 10 months ago

CélineKwiziq team memberCorrect answer

Bonjour,

It is not wrong per se here. You don't need "moi" as it is implied in this context.

I hope this is helpful.

Bonne journée !

Like110 months ago

ChrisC1 Kwiziq Q&A super contributor

I'll leave you behind. -- Je te laisserai derrière.

In English, too, you wouldn't say "I'll leave you behind me." However, you can say:

Il est derrière moi- -- He is behind me.

Like110 months ago

I wondered if it’s possible to say « Je te laisserai derrière moi ».

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