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Je te manque - French Mistake
What's wrong with "je te manque" to mean "I miss you"?

Ainsi, Alors, Donc; Après, Ensuite, Puis - "Then" in French
The word "then" has two distinct meanings: one related to consequence and the other to time. These meanings translate differently into French, and the various synonyms further complicate matters. The French words ainsi, alors, and donc are commonly used to explain the consequences or effect of an action. In contrast, après, ensuite, and puis are used to indicate the order of events. This lesson should help you to understand the difference between all of these terms and thus use them correctly.

Si vous voudriez - French Mistake
What's wrong with "si vous voudriez"?

J'espère que tu sois - French Mistake
What's wrong with "j'espère que tu sois"?

Cet jeune homme - French Mistake
What's wrong with "cet jeune homme"?

Il s'est fait piqué - French Mistake
What's wrong with "Il s'est fait piqué"?

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