Written v spoken form

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Written v spoken form

is, for example, j'habite (or j'hésite) spelt like that even in written texts? If so why?

Asked 4 weeks ago
Chris W.C1 Kwiziq Q&A super contributor Correct answer

If the letter h is silent (h muét), then je is shortened to j'. There are other instances where the h isn't silent (h aspiré), in which case you don't abbreviate je. Examples are: je hurle, je hais, je hisse, etc. This isn't just in spoken French, also in written.

Written v spoken form

is, for example, j'habite (or j'hésite) spelt like that even in written texts? If so why?

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