on est passés

Mark R.C1Kwiziq community member

on est passés

The test I have just completed had 'on est passés' - but why the 's'? Surely 'on' is masculine and so there would is no need?

Asked 1 year ago
Jim J.C1 Kwiziq Q&A super contributor Correct answer

Salut Mark,

On --> somebody or someone

or

We (Nous)

So depending upon the context "On est passés" could refer to two or more subjects, hence "On est passés".

How to use the subject pronoun "on" in French

Bonne journée

Jim

on est passés

The test I have just completed had 'on est passés' - but why the 's'? Surely 'on' is masculine and so there would is no need?

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