To use ne or not to use ne in everyday conversation.

Stewart H.C1Kwiziq Q&A regular contributor

To use ne or not to use ne in everyday conversation.

Hi, as I understand, the use of 'ne' in everyday 'street French' is gradually being omitted. Could you please clarify to what extent 'ne' is still used in this context. 

Thank you 


Asked 4 years ago
Chris W.C1 Kwiziq Q&A super contributor Correct answer

Omitting ne from the negation is considered a lower register, bordering on slang. Despite this, one often hears: je sais pas.

To use ne or not to use ne in everyday conversation.

Hi, as I understand, the use of 'ne' in everyday 'street French' is gradually being omitted. Could you please clarify to what extent 'ne' is still used in this context. 

Thank you 


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