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why use "`a" for in instead of en, as in " I live in Paris ".

Janis K.A0Kwiziq community member

why use "`a" for in instead of en, as in " I live in Paris ".



This question relates to:French lesson "Je becomes j' with verbs beginning with a vowel in French (Elision)"
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Jim J.C1 Kwiziq Q&A super contributor Correct answer

Hi Janis,

I assume that you are referring to the verb "habiter"?

When using habiter to express "to live in (an area)" there is a preposition required and that preposition is à     "J'habite à Paris".

"en" is not appropriate in this context.

Bonne continuation,

Jim

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CélineNative French expert teacher in Kwiziq

Bonjour Janis,

To supplement Jim's answer, here is the link on this very topic: 

J'habite à + [ville] = I live in + [city] in French 

I hope this is useful.

Bonne journée !

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