Amélie

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Amélie

la énième fois - why is this not written at 'l'énième fois' ?
This question relates to:French dictation exercise "Amélie Poulain's Paris"

Dictation exercise B2

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CécileKwiziq Native French TeacherCorrect answer

Hi Jennifer,

I don't know the reason but you don't use the elision before -

énième, ixième, and onzième 

Hope this helps!

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Harlan M.C1Kwiziq community member

... or in à la une, "on the front page".

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Amélie

la énième fois - why is this not written at 'l'énième fois' ?

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