the answer shows only "pour bien en profiter", but can one say "pour en profiter bien" also? If not, why can you say "d'en profiter au maximum"?

Ann H.C1Kwiziq Q&A regular contributor

the answer shows only "pour bien en profiter", but can one say "pour en profiter bien" also? If not, why can you say "d'en profiter au maximum"?

Asked 6 years ago
CécileNative French expert teacher in KwiziqCorrect answer

Hi Ann,

The answers given use the different expressions 'afin de' or 'pour' so the only possibilities for 'to make the most of it' in this context are -

afin d'en profiter au maximum

afin de bien en profiter

pour bien en profiter

pour en profiter au maximum 

Hope I have answered your question...

Ann H.C1Kwiziq Q&A regular contributor
My question is, why does the adverb have to be placed before en in the example using bien vs it can be after profiter when using the adverb au maximum?
CécileNative French expert teacher in Kwiziq

Hi Ann,

It is just the way it is, doesn't sound right to a French person, no rhyme or reason....

Ann H.C1Kwiziq Q&A regular contributor
I suspected that, but thanks for confirming.
Ann H. asked:

the answer shows only "pour bien en profiter", but can one say "pour en profiter bien" also? If not, why can you say "d'en profiter au maximum"?

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