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Inversion euphorique : -t- euphonique

Inversion euphorique : -t- euphonique

Structure:

verbe (3e pers. sg. terminant par une voyelle) + -t- + pronom

The euphonic -t- is inserted between a verb ending in a vowel and the pronouns il, elle, on to avoid hiatus.

Example:

Parle-t-il français ? Va-t-elle venir ? **Translation:** Does he speak French? Is she going to come?

Examples

Parle-t-il français ?

Does he speak French?

Va-t-elle venir ?

Is she going to come?

Practice

Question 1 of 30 correct

Which grammar pattern does this sentence use? "Parle-t-il français ?"

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