Une envie de changement (Fill-in-the-Blank Kwiz)

Shrey R.A1KwizIQ Q&A super contributor

Une envie de changement (Fill-in-the-Blank Kwiz)

Bonjour Madame Cécile !

This question is regarding a fill-in-the-blank test posted this week on the following link -> https://progress.lawlessfrench.com/blog/une-envie-de-changement-pluperfect-practice/

The last sentence reads- Quand elle avait vu ma nouvelle coupe, Flora en avait eu le souffle coupé.

I am unable to understand why the pronoun "en" has been used here and what is its relation with "le souffle coupé" . 

Why does the second sentence translate as- 'Flora had been totally blown away.'

Merci beaucoup Madame pour m'aider encore.

Bonne journée !

Asked 6 years ago
Cécile J.A1KwizIQ Q&A super contributorCorrect answer

Hi Shrey, 

It is because in French,  the pronoun 'en' is necessary and it simply means 'by it'

Hope this helps!

Shrey R. asked:

Une envie de changement (Fill-in-the-Blank Kwiz)

Bonjour Madame Cécile !

This question is regarding a fill-in-the-blank test posted this week on the following link -> https://progress.lawlessfrench.com/blog/une-envie-de-changement-pluperfect-practice/

The last sentence reads- Quand elle avait vu ma nouvelle coupe, Flora en avait eu le souffle coupé.

I am unable to understand why the pronoun "en" has been used here and what is its relation with "le souffle coupé" . 

Why does the second sentence translate as- 'Flora had been totally blown away.'

Merci beaucoup Madame pour m'aider encore.

Bonne journée !

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