To use ne or not to use ne in everyday conversation.

Stewart H.C1Kwiziq Q&A regular contributor

To use ne or not to use ne in everyday conversation.

Hi, as I understand, the use of 'ne' in everyday 'street French' is gradually being omitted. Could you please clarify to what extent 'ne' is still used in this context.

Thank you

This question relates to:French lesson "Position of French Object Pronouns - with negations"

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Chris W.C1 Kwiziq Q&A super contributor Correct answer

Omitting ne from the negation is considered a lower register, bordering on slang. Despite this, one often hears: je sais pas.

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Stewart H. asked:

To use ne or not to use ne in everyday conversation.

Hi, as I understand, the use of 'ne' in everyday 'street French' is gradually being omitted. Could you please clarify to what extent 'ne' is still used in this context.

Thank you

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