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How to master the double negative in French

And what explains mysterious single “ne”

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Frederic
Oct 01, 2023
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Let’s start with the obvious: most francophones drop the second negative when speaking French.

So, instead of saying:

  • Je n’ai pas le temps

We say:

  • J’ai pas le temps

You can sound more natural when speaking French if you also drop the double negative.

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