In the examples above, why isn't it: - Je n'écoute jamais AU prof'

Stewart H.C1Kwiziq Q&A regular contributor

In the examples above, why isn't it: - Je n'écoute jamais AU prof'

This question relates to:French lesson "Ne ... jamais = Never (French Negations)"

Asked 8 years ago

AurélieKwiziq Head of French, Native French TeacherCorrect answer

Bonjour Stewart !

It's because the verb écouter takes a direct object in French, unlike in English:

écouter [quelqu'un] = to listen to [someone]

J'écoute ma mère.
I listen to my mother.

Bonne journée !

Like18 years ago

Stewart H.C1Kwiziq Q&A regular contributor

Merci

Like08 years ago

Stewart H. asked:

In the examples above, why isn't it: - Je n'écoute jamais AU prof'

Don't have an account yet? Join today

« Can "quiconque" and "n'importe qui" be used interchangeably. I do not understand the difference between qu"est -ce que c'est and qu'est- ce que c'est que. Help »

Ask a question

Find your French level for FREE

And get your personalised Study Plan to improve it

Find your French level