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jennifer A.C1Kwiziq Q&A regular contributor

"Je crains que vous ne ________ trop vite"

I fear that you drive too fast.

Could you please tell me why a 'ne' would be in this sentence? I have

copied your test question.

Thank you, Jennifer

Asked 5 years ago

CécileNative French expert teacher in KwiziqCorrect answer

Hi Jennifer,

If you take a look at the following Kwiziq lesson, it explains in what situations we use the 'ne explétif' to indicate fear as in your example -

Hope this helps!

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jennifer A.C1Kwiziq Q&A regular contributor

Thank you Cécile

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Jayanthi I.A1Kwiziq community member

"Je crains que vous ne conduisiez trop vite".

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Jack B.C1Kwiziq Q&A regular contributor

In that case, there could be a link to the expletive ne expletif !

Like05 years ago

CécileNative French expert teacher in Kwiziq

Hi Jack,

This is the lesson which include verbs like 'craindre' (to fear) , douter ( to doubt) etc. which use the ne explétif -

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"Je crains que vous ne ________ trop vite"

I fear that you drive too fast.

Could you please tell me why a 'ne' would be in this sentence? I have

copied your test question.

Thank you, Jennifer

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