ne expletif
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Michael G.Kwiziq community member
ne expletif
If the 'ne' is optional why are you marking down?
Also in a previous explanation we are told that following a negative main clause we cannot use a 'ne' expletif....? Have I misunderstood? Please address both points.
This question relates to:French lesson "À moins que + ne explétif + the subjunctive mood (Le Subjonctif) = Unless you do in French"
Asked 7 years ago
AurélieNative French expert teacher in Kwiziq
Bonjour Michael !
The note you're mentioning only applies to the case of "sans que" :)
The reason we're marking the absence of the "ne" slightly down is that in written form, it is compulsory, though as we mentioned in the lesson, it can be dropped in speech.
Bonne journée !
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