What is the proper order of Subject pronoun if asking an inverted question in the passé composé?

Carol W.Kwiziq community member

Is "T'ai-je déjà envoyé cet article" correct? Wouldn't hurt to be sure the adverb is also usually before the non-declined part of the verb ; ).

Asked 5 years ago

CécileKwiziq Native French TeacherCorrect answer

Hi Carol,

'T'ai-je déjà envoyé cet article?' is correct but sounds a bit pompous.

In every day speech you would say -

Est-ce que je t'ai déjà envoyé cet article?

Like05 years ago

Chris W.C1 Kwiziq Q&A super contributor

Yes, that sounds correct to me.

Like05 years ago

Is "T'ai-je déjà envoyé cet article" correct? Wouldn't hurt to be sure the adverb is also usually before the non-declined part of the verb ; ).

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