Je manque à Alain - Alain misses me

Paul B.C1Kwiziq Q&A regular contributor

Je manque à Alain - Alain misses me

I think that is translation is particularly tricky because of the switch from me in English to I in French. Can you please include it in the examples for this lesson?

This question relates to:French lesson "Using manquer (à) to say you miss someone or something emotionally in French"

Asked 6 years ago

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GruffNative French expert teacher in Kwiziq

I agree it's especially tricky. We'll add some more examples of that form. Thanks!

Like06 years ago

C. P.C1Kwiziq community member

Can someone also explain why "Alain me manque" is incorrect?

Like05 years ago

Paul B. asked:

Je manque à Alain - Alain misses me

I think that is translation is particularly tricky because of the switch from me in English to I in French. Can you please include it in the examples for this lesson?

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