ne with avant que

Kathleen P.C1Kwiziq community member

Why isn't there a "ne" with "avant qu'ils soient dévalisés"?

Asked 3 years ago

CécileKwiziq Native French TeacherCorrect answer

Hi Kathleen,

Yes indeed, as Ann says it can be dropped ( and mostly is) in speech.

Take a look at this Kwiziq lesson confirming this -

But well done for noticing!

Like03 years ago

Ann B.C1Kwiziq community member

I think it is because it is not often used in speech. (It's more formal in a written form.)

Like03 years ago

Why isn't there a "ne" with "avant qu'ils soient dévalisés"?

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