Is this usage the same in negative sentences?

I want to say "I have not written since December. Is this the correct way to say that: Je n’écris pas depuis décembre.

This question relates to:French lesson "Using 'depuis' (since / for) with Le Présent and NOT Le Passé Composé (prepositions of time)"

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CécileKwiziq language super starCorrect answer

Hi Jamie,

Yes indeed, your sentence is correct ....

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AlanC1

Doesn't that contradict what's said in the lesson below?

Using Le Passé Composé or Le Présent in negative sentences with ''depuis''

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JamieB2

I think you're right Alan. I hadn't seen that lesson. My sentence does use "ne...pas", which according to the lesson you cited requires Passé Composé.

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Is this usage the same in negative sentences?

I want to say "I have not written since December. Is this the correct way to say that: Je n’écris pas depuis décembre.

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