And second, (referring to my other question) can one use the phrase, "Ils m'ont permis de les accompagner"?

Ann H.C1Kwiziq Q&A regular contributor

And second, (referring to my other question) can one use the phrase, "Ils m'ont permis de les accompagner"?

Asked 5 years ago
CécileNative French expert teacher in KwiziqCorrect answer

Hi Ann,

You could use this expression but the tense is wrong it should be-

Ils m'avaient permis de les accompagner They had allowed me to accompany them

and it is more formal than -

They had let me come with them Ils m'avaient laissé venir avec eux

Hope this helps!

Ann H. asked:

And second, (referring to my other question) can one use the phrase, "Ils m'ont permis de les accompagner"?

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