Why not qu'on, as opposed to que l'on?

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Why not qu'on, as opposed to que l'on?

This question relates to:French lesson "Bien que/quoique + the subjunctive mood (Le Subjonctif) = although/though in French"

Asked 8 years ago

LauraFrench expert and teacher in KwiziqCorrect answer

They are both correct, but in formal French l'on is preferred for euphony - see https://www.lawlessfrench.com/grammar/on-vs-lon/

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Why not qu'on, as opposed to que l'on?

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