To be scared is in French literally "to have fear" and consequently translated as "avoir peur". Therefore the imperative is formed using the imperative of avoir and not être. Hence: "N'ayons pas peur" -- "Let's not have fear!"
-- Chris (not a native speaker).
the quiz gave the answer to "let's not be scared any more as "n'ayons" - why is it not "ne soyons"?
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the quiz gave the answer to "let's not be scared any more as "n'ayons" - why is it not "ne soyons"?
This question relates to:French lesson "Conjugate irregular être/avoir/savoir in the imperative mood in French (L'Impératif)"
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