Using 'ne ... personne' with compound tens | French Q & A

White L.A2Kwiziq Q&A regular contributor

Using 'ne ... personne' with compound tenses

Can someone confirm the rule? Merci!

With compound verbs and dual-verb constructions, the first and second word of most* negative pronouns surround the conjugated (first) verb. The exceptions: Personne and aucun place ne in front of the conjugated verb and the second word after the main verb.

Par exemple: Je n'ai vu personne hier. (I saw no one yesterday.)

This question relates to:French lesson "Ne ... pas = Not - with compound tenses (French Negations)"

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Chris W.C1 Kwiziq Q&A super contributor

Yes, because -- other than pas -- personne (and also rien) carry meaning.

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White L. asked:

Using 'ne ... personne' with compound tenses

Can someone confirm the rule? Merci!

With compound verbs and dual-verb constructions, the first and second word of most* negative pronouns surround the conjugated (first) verb. The exceptions: Personne and aucun place ne in front of the conjugated verb and the second word after the main verb.

Par exemple: Je n'ai vu personne hier. (I saw no one yesterday.)

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