"Je n'ai jamais rien dit!" is an example sentence, and there is a quiz question that tests this.
Just wondering if there is a rule explaining why it is incorrect to say "Je n'ai jamais dit rien!" ?
Is there a rule governing compound verb tenses and placement of negatives?
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Yulyvrdcapbilvsyy Z.Kwiziq Q&A regular contributor
Is there a rule governing compound verb tenses and placement of negatives?
This question relates to:French lesson "Combining two or more negations (French Negations)"
Asked 3 years ago
Hahahaha, thanks for the kind words, but I honestly don't know of a specific reason. With language learning, the ultimate goal is to assimilate stuff. Trying to find a reason can sometimes be helpful but many times there just is no reason.
Chris W. Kwiziq Q&A super contributor
Would you accept a "just because" as answer? If not, I don't really know what to say except refer you back to the lesson.
Yulyvrdcapbilvsyy Z.Kwiziq Q&A regular contributor
Hahaha, yes Chris, given how many answers you've provided over the last months, "just because" will do just fine. Thanks
Yulyvrdcapbilvsyy Z.Kwiziq Q&A regular contributor
Hahaha, yes Chris, given how many answers you've provided over the last months, "just because" will do just fine. Thanks
Alexander G.Kwiziq community member
it's because of french syntax, adverbs in this context will always preceed the main verb
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