Why is it incorrect to say the second phrase?

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Why is it incorrect to say the second phrase?

Why is it incorrect to say the second phrase?

Tu en tenais deux

T'en tenais deux

Asked 3 years ago
CécileKwiziq team memberCorrect answer

Hi Jean, 

"T'en tenais deux " is considered incorrect as it is very informal and something you will hear in everyday speech or not see written except in dialogues for instance in literature.

Bonne Continuation! 

Why is it incorrect to say the second phrase?

Why is it incorrect to say the second phrase?

Tu en tenais deux

T'en tenais deux

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