When to use i and not e in essuyer

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When to use i and not e in essuyer

I am struggling to see why you have suggested one can use i or y but when I use the y in the answer of the verb, it is wrong.

This question relates to:French lesson "Conjugate semi-regular -oyer/-ayer/-uyer verbs in the present tense in French (Le Présent)"

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CélineKwiziq Native French TeacherCorrect answer

Bonjour Lisa,

Usually, you should only use -i - however the nous and vous forms always take "y". But you can also use -y with verbs in -ayer only as per the lesson content explains.

payer (= to pay): je paie / je paye

nettoyer (= to clean): je nettoie

essuyer (= to wipe): j'essuie

Take a look here: nettoie vs nettoye

I hope this is helpful.

Bonne journée !

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Lisa M. asked:

When to use i and not e in essuyer

I am struggling to see why you have suggested one can use i or y but when I use the y in the answer of the verb, it is wrong.

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