'In a line' for 'Faire la queue' - Sorry, that's not English.

C. H.B2Kwiziq community member

'In a line' for 'Faire la queue' - Sorry, that's not English.

"J'ai fait la queue ce matin." means:I was in a line this morning.
Being in a line is not English for 'queuing up' ... even in your examples, you don't translate '..fait la queue ...' in this way.

This question relates to:French lesson "Faire la queue = To queue/To be in line/To stand in line (French Expressions with faire)"

Asked 3 years ago

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Jim J.C1 Kwiziq Q&A super contributor Correct answer

Hi Catherine,

I'm sorry to add to your frustration but it is indeed common in American English.

The Americans will say "You won't be in the line" meaning that "you will not be in the queue"

Jim

Like03 years ago

CélineNative French expert teacher in Kwiziq

Bonjour Catherine,

As mentioned by Jim, both translations are correct (UK and US versions). If you read through the discussion /questions, you will see that it has already been mentioned and answered. ;-)

I hope this is helpful.

Bonne journée !

Like03 years ago

Mark P.C1 Kwiziq Q&A super contributor

This particular question is still queued up to be corrected.

Like02 years ago

C. H. asked:

'In a line' for 'Faire la queue' - Sorry, that's not English.

"J'ai fait la queue ce matin." means:I was in a line this morning.
Being in a line is not English for 'queuing up' ... even in your examples, you don't translate '..fait la queue ...' in this way.

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