Je manque à Alain - Alain misses me

Paul B.C1Kwiziq Q&A regular contributor

Je manque à Alain - Alain misses me

I think that is translation is particularly tricky because of the switch from me in English to I in French. Can you please include it in the examples for this lesson?
Asked 6 years ago
GruffNative French expert teacher in Kwiziq
I agree it's especially tricky. We'll add some more examples of that form. Thanks!
C. P.C1Kwiziq community member

Can someone also explain why "Alain me manque" is incorrect?

Paul B. asked:

Je manque à Alain - Alain misses me

I think that is translation is particularly tricky because of the switch from me in English to I in French. Can you please include it in the examples for this lesson?

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