Es and ez

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Es and ez

Why is there a difference : tu habites and habitez- vous. Es in ending of habitate in tu and ez in vous?

This question relates to:French lesson "J'habite à + [ville] = I live in + [city] in French"

Asked 5 years ago

ChrisC1 Kwiziq Q&A super contributor Correct answer

It is because in English (and most indo-european languages) the verb changes according to the subjects person. Tu is second person singular and vous is second person plural. Verb endings differ. You ask why this is so? Simply because.

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AnushreeA0Kwiziq community member

Thank you for your answer. Is there any General rule that can help to memorize

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ChrisC1 Kwiziq Q&A super contributor

Unfortunately not.

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Es and ez

Why is there a difference : tu habites and habitez- vous. Es in ending of habitate in tu and ez in vous?

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