Is this an expression?

Tom G.C1Kwiziq Q&A regular contributor

Is this an expression?

Is this phrase, Il ne me reste plus que, a commonly used expression? Please explain its usage.

This question relates to:French dictation exercise "Organising a country-style buffet"

Dictation exercise B2

Asked 3 years ago

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CécileNative French expert teacher in KwiziqCorrect answer

Hi Tom,

You might find my answer to another student on the same question interesting -

https://progress.lawlessfrench.com/questions/view/il-me-reste-1

Hope this helps!

Like13 years ago

andrea b.C1Kwiziq community member

Hi Tom,

yes it sounds quite natural, and I guess it would be used where we would say "I only have .... left" - e.g.: il ne me reste plus que trois, I only have three left - or il ne me reste que toi, I only have you left!

Like03 years ago

Tom G. asked:

Is this an expression?

Is this phrase, Il ne me reste plus que, a commonly used expression? Please explain its usage.

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