Can possessive 'de' be replaced by 'en' also?

Joan C.A1Kwiziq Q&A regular contributor

Can possessive 'de' be replaced by 'en' also?

For example: Je nettoie la vitre de la voiture - J'en nettoie la vitre


Asked 5 years ago
CécileNative French expert teacher in KwiziqCorrect answer

Hi Joan,

No, you wouldn't.

Although it may be grammatical correct you won't hear a French person saying that...

Chris W.C1 Kwiziq Q&A super contributor

Yes, it can.

Joan C. asked:

Can possessive 'de' be replaced by 'en' also?

For example: Je nettoie la vitre de la voiture - J'en nettoie la vitre


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