If Je becomes j' with verbs beginning with a vowel..

Ryan W.A0Kwiziq community member

If Je becomes j' with verbs beginning with a vowel..

Then how come an example is ‘J’habite à Londres?’

This question relates to:French lesson "Je becomes j' with verbs beginning with a vowel in French (Elision)"

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CécileKwiziq Native French TeacherCorrect answer

Hi Ryan,

Well spotted ...if you re-read the lesson you will see that the elision happens before vowels or a silent -h which means it behaves as if it wasn’t there at all....

This is the case for - J’habite à Londres.

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Angela G.A0Kwiziq community member

silent h

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Ryan W. asked:

If Je becomes j' with verbs beginning with a vowel..

Then how come an example is ‘J’habite à Londres?’

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