So instead of using Je I have to use J'ai ? Am I understanding this correctly?
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Jose M.Kwiziq community member
I need clarification?
This question relates to:French lesson "Conjugate avoir in the present tense in French (Le Présent)"
Asked 4 years ago
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Bonjour Jose !
You have understood correctly.
This is a case of elision done as there were two vowels coming simultaneously.
Hence J’ai = I have (not Je ai)
Hope this helps !
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