Negatives Flashcards
1
Q
How do you form a negation?
A
ne (verb) pas
Remember to contrast “ne” into “n’” if verb starts with a vowel
2
Q
How do you form a negation with two verbs?
A
Add “ne” before the first verb and “pas” after
Example: Ils n’aiment pas travailler
3
Q
How do you form a negation with an inverted question?
A
Add “ne” before (first) verb and “pas” after
Example: Parlez-vous français? –> Ne parlez-vous pas français?
Abdel aime-t-il étudier? –> Abdel n’aime-t-il étudier?
4
Q
What happens with indefinite articles (un/une/des/de) after negation?
A
They become d’ or de
5
Q
He doesn’t have exams.
A
Il n’a pas d’examens.
6
Q
He has exams.
A
Il a des examens.
