Use of "en"
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Martin P.Kwiziq community member
Use of "en"
I don't really understand why "en" is used in this example, even after having reviewed the lesson you mention. Where does "de" come into it? "If I had a house", for example, would be "Si j'avais une maison" - not "Si j'en avais une maison, surely? In this case, the use of "en" seems to be rather random!
This question relates to:French lesson "Conjugate avoir in the conditional present in French (Le Conditionnel Présent)"
Asked 7 years ago
Bonjour Martin !
Here it's because the full expression would be "avoir les moyens de [faire quelque chose]" = to have the means to [do something].
I hope that's helpful!
À bientôt !
Here it's because the full expression would be "avoir les moyens de [faire quelque chose]" = to have the means to [do something].
I hope that's helpful!
À bientôt !
AurélieNative French expert teacher in Kwiziq
Bonjour Martin !
Could you please send me the sentence you're referring to?
I'd be happy to assist :)
À bientôt !
Martin P.Kwiziq community member
Merci Aurélie. The sentence is : "J'aurais une grande maison si j'en avais les moyens." I understand the use of "en" where "de..." occurs before, but that doesn't appear to be the case here.
Cordialement - Martin
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