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Kathleen P.C1Kwiziq Q&A regular contributor

why is there no elision between 'pas' and 'un'?

Asked 4 years ago

CécileKwiziq Native French TeacherCorrect answer

Hi Kathleen,

I think you mean 'liaison' not elision between pas and un.

pas// un OR pas (z)un

This is one of those 'optional liaisons' and Aurélie decided not to it in this instance,

Optional liaisons = some liaisons depend on social background, age, mood, and tradition. In this section ‘over liaising’ can sound precious.

e.g.

Pas// aujourd’hui ! OR Pas (z) aujourd'hui ! (Not today!)

Je n’ai pas// appris le français à l’école OR Je n’ai pas (z) appris le français à l’école ( I didn’t learn French at school)

Hope this helps!

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