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why "nous" and "on" aren't followed by the same conjugation of the verb

renwa f.A1Kwiziq community member

why "nous" and "on" aren't followed by the same conjugation of the verb

so is it wrong to say on sommes gentille ? and why ?
This question relates to:French lesson "On can mean either we/one/people (French Subject Pronouns)"
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Chris W.C1 Kwiziq Q&A super contributor Correct answer
Yes, it would be wrong. "On" always and without exception takes the verb in 3rd person singular.
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renwa f.A1Kwiziq community member
merci beaucoup :)
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renwa f. asked:

why "nous" and "on" aren't followed by the same conjugation of the verb

so is it wrong to say on sommes gentille ? and why ?

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