Why is there a ‘y’ in this sentence?

Jocelyn A.C1Kwiziq community member

Il ne joue pas souvent au foot, et toi ? -Je n'y joue pas souvent non plus.

I don’t play often either.

This is one of the examples above.

Asked 6 years ago

CécileNative French expert teacher in KwiziqCorrect answer

Hi Jocelyn,

The expression is 'jouer à'..., the y replaces 'au foot'.

Take a look at the following lesson for more examples.

Hope this helps!

Like06 years ago

Jocelyn A.C1Kwiziq community member

Thank you so much for you help!

Like06 years ago

Il ne joue pas souvent au foot, et toi ? -Je n'y joue pas souvent non plus.

I don’t play often either.

This is one of the examples above.

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