Susan suggested a great mnemonic to remember this lesson !

AurélieKwiziq Head of French, Native French Teacher

Susan suggested a great mnemonic to remember this lesson !

This question relates to:French lesson "Ancien = former/old (French Adjectives that change meaning according to position)"

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AurélieKwiziq Head of French, Native French Teacher

"Thought of a simple way to keep straight how "ancien/ne" changes meaning:
When beFore a word, it means Former.
Not the most graceful mnemonic in the world, but it helped until I had mastered the difference."

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Dorell P.B1Kwiziq community member

And when 'A'fter a word, it means Aged. :)

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Emmanuel C.B2Kwiziq community member

Thanks Susan. Your mneumonic was really helpful.

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Aurélie asked:

Susan suggested a great mnemonic to remember this lesson !

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