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On prend le train is we're taking the train? Why not nous prenons?

Beth B.A0Kwiziq community member

On prend le train is we're taking the train? Why not nous prenons?

This question relates to:French lesson "Conjugate prendre and derivatives in the present tense in French (Le Présent)"
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CécileNative French expert teacher in KwiziqCorrect answer

Hi Beth, 

You can say both but the French love using 'on' for 'nous' so it is beneficial to get used to it....

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Beth B.A0Kwiziq community member

merci!

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Margaret F.B1Kwiziq Q&A regular contributor

It's just quicker, both are correct but _on_ is colloquial

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On prend le train is we're taking the train? Why not nous prenons?

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