Derrière vs. Derrière moi

Tiffany T.C1Kwiziq community member

I wondered if it’s possible to say « Je te laisserai derrière moi ».

Asked 2 years ago

CélineKwiziq Native French TeacherCorrect answer

Bonjour,

It is not wrong per se here. You don't need "moi" as it is implied in this context.

I hope this is helpful.

Bonne journée !

Like12 years ago

Chris W.C1 Kwiziq Q&A super contributor

I'll leave you behind. -- Je te laisserai derrière.

In English, too, you wouldn't say "I'll leave you behind me." However, you can say:

Il est derrière moi- -- He is behind me.

Like12 years ago

I wondered if it’s possible to say « Je te laisserai derrière moi ».

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