why can't I use "je hais" here as an option for " I hate" ?

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why can't I use "je hais" here as an option for " I hate" ?

This question relates to:French writing exercise "My favourite season"

Freeform Writing Exercise A1

Asked 3 years ago

Chris W.C1 Kwiziq Q&A super contributor Correct answer

You could. But je hais is not so commonly used and is a stronger expression of hating than je deteste.

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why can't I use "je hais" here as an option for " I hate" ?

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