Hey! Can someone explain to me as to why we include the "à" after "pas" in this sentence? Thanks.
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Preposition "a" after negation
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Preposition "a" after negation
This question relates to:French lesson "Ne ... pas = Not - with reflexive verbs in simple tenses (French Negations)"
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RhondaKwiziq community member
In a question asking us to make a statement negative, the noun "Anne" is already there. I wasn't marked wrong for it; I only put the rest, which was "ne se lève pas."
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Preposition "a" after negation
Hey! Can someone explain to me as to why we include the "à" after "pas" in this sentence? Thanks.
Nous ne nous attendions pas à une telle déception!
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