Using "dont"

Bronwyn S.C1Kwiziq community member

Using "dont"

Hi, in the example "François, dont j'ai rencontré la femme le mois dernier", can one say "François, dont la femme j'ai rencontré le mois dernier"?

Asked 2 years ago
CécileKwiziq Native French TeacherCorrect answer

Hi Bronwyn,

No, you cannot say that and it sounds very odd in French.

Bonne Continuation !

Bronwyn S. asked:

Using "dont"

Hi, in the example "François, dont j'ai rencontré la femme le mois dernier", can one say "François, dont la femme j'ai rencontré le mois dernier"?

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