Dropping the ne explétif in speech.

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Dropping the ne explétif in speech.

 Please could you confirm that in speech, the ne explétif can be dropped.
This question relates to:French lesson "What is the ne explétif and when to use it in French"
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CécileKwiziq Native French TeacherCorrect answer

Hi Stewart, 

Indeed in speech, the 'ne' is rarely used and it can sound precious.

You will hear -

"J'en sais rien", instead of, "Je n'en sais rien" = I haven't got a clue

"J'sais pas" instead of "Je ne sais pas" = I don't know

etc...

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Stewart H.C1Kwiziq Q&A regular contributor
Thank you
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Dropping the ne explétif in speech.

 Please could you confirm that in speech, the ne explétif can be dropped.

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