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I know que and a vowel is qu' but does the same rule apply to qui?

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I know que and a vowel is qu' but does the same rule apply to qui?

I know que and a vowel is qu' but does the same rule apply to qui?


This question relates to:French lesson "Qu'est-ce qui + [conjugated verb] = What [does]... (French Questions)"
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Maarten K.C1 Kwiziq Q&A super contributor Correct answer

No, qui doesn’t elide or undergo contraction.  Formal elision almost exclusively involves a terminal “e”, although the case of “si” is an obvious exception, and some fixed elisions. Standard elisions are required in speech and in writing. 

Informal “elisions”  (gliding is a term used for this) such t’as for  "tu as" are used frequently in speech, and informal writing only.

https://www.lawlessfrench.com/pronunciation/elision/

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I know que and a vowel is qu' but does the same rule apply to qui?

I know que and a vowel is qu' but does the same rule apply to qui?


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