Using "non" to replace "n'est-ce pas"

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Using "non" to replace "n'est-ce pas"

What about adding "non" at the end of a question when seeking confirmation?

Such as "Tu parles anglais, non?" as a shorthand for "Tu parles anglais, n'est-ce pas?"

This question relates to:French lesson "Asking yes/no questions in French with intonation, est-ce que, n'est-ce pas (French Questions)"

Asked 7 years ago

CécileKwiziq Native French TeacherCorrect answer

Hi Steven,

Yes indeed you can use 'non' at the end of the sentence instead of 'n'est-ce-pas' to ask a question but it is colloquial.

Hope this helps?

Like07 years ago

steven l. asked:

Using "non" to replace "n'est-ce pas"

What about adding "non" at the end of a question when seeking confirmation?

Such as "Tu parles anglais, non?" as a shorthand for "Tu parles anglais, n'est-ce pas?"

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