Trying to say..

Bill A.C1Kwiziq Q&A regular contributor

I shouldn't have eaten so much...

Je n'ai devrais pas trop mangé

I know this is incorrect, but would like some guidance on how to correctly state this.

Thank you

Asked 6 years ago

CécileNative French expert teacher in KwiziqCorrect answer

Hi Bill,

Actually the correct translation of 'I shouldn't have eaten so much' would be :

Je n'aurais pas dû autant manger

Hope this helps!

Like06 years ago

Chris W.C1 Kwiziq Q&A super contributor

Je n'aurais pas dû trop manger.

You need the conditionel passé because the action is already in the past.

Like06 years ago

Chris W.C1 Kwiziq Q&A super contributor

Je ne devrais pas trop manger. -- I should not eat too much.

Like06 years ago

Bill A.C1Kwiziq Q&A regular contributor

Merci!

Like06 years ago

I shouldn't have eaten so much...

Je n'ai devrais pas trop mangé

I know this is incorrect, but would like some guidance on how to correctly state this.

Thank you

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