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KeithC1Kwiziq community member

I don't understand the introduction of 'n' in 'avant qu'il n' arrive'.Can you please explain.

Asked 4 years ago

ChrisC1 Kwiziq Q&A super contributor Correct answer

This is the ne-explétif, a purely stylistic use of the word "ne". It is not part of a negation (no pas or plus jamais, etc.).

Here is the relevant Kwiziq lesson -

Like04 years ago

KeithC1Kwiziq community member

Thank you.I somehow missed seeing the lesson that explains the use of 'ne' .It is clear now.

Like04 years ago

I don't understand the introduction of 'n' in 'avant qu'il n' arrive'.Can you please explain.

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