NE EXPLETIF

Tim T.C1Kwiziq Q&A regular contributor

NE EXPLETIF

The following answer is given as correct: 'J'ai eu peur que nous soyons arrivés trop tard'.  

My question is: given its 'negative ' sentiment shouldn't the answer include the 'ne expletif'?

Asked 1 year ago
CélineKwiziq team memberCorrect answer

Bonjour Tim,

You are correct although the "ne explétif" is considered optional these days as explained by Chris. We cannot add "ne / n'" in this test question as it would make the answer far too obvious. So, we've decided to remove it and replace it with another test question that is less ambiguous.

I hope this is helpful.

Bonne journée !

Chris W.C1 Kwiziq Q&A super contributor

You're right, in written French you would definitely use the ne-explétif. In spoken French it has become optional.

NE EXPLETIF

The following answer is given as correct: 'J'ai eu peur que nous soyons arrivés trop tard'.  

My question is: given its 'negative ' sentiment shouldn't the answer include the 'ne expletif'?

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