This lesson notes " To say which city you are from in French, you will use the following expression: Je viens de + [city]". One example given is "Je viens de Londres / I am from London". (And no alternative to "venir de" is mentioned in the lesson).

However, a related lesson (À = To/in and De = From/of with cities in French (French Prepositions of Location)) gives an example using "être" to say where one is from: Je suis de La Rochelle / I'm from La Rochelle.

It seems there is a subtle difference in meaning (I am from vs. I come from), however in both of the above cases the translation given is "I am from".

Could someone clarify if venir and être are interchangeable in this context, or if there are specific uses for each?

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Kevin W.C1Kwiziq community member

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Thought you should know. I have twice tried to go on to the website suggested in the video and both times have been exposed to what I think is a scam. A realistic, but I think, false website appears for McFee virus security, and offers subscription at a lower price than going to the real website offers. Think your techies might need to take a look.

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Barbara H.C1Kwiziq community member

The Gallic cockerel [US:rooster] is also part of the French Republic's symbols. Why is faire used instead of être? Thanks The Gallic cockerel [US:rooster] is also part of the French Republic's symbols. Why is faire used instead of être? Thanks

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George G.A2Kwiziq community member

"Nous _________ les cheveux" again

Another who has fallen foul of the "Nous nous sommes brossé les cheveux" question. Please add the exception to the lesson.

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