This is not a word in common usage in the UK, I had to think quite hard what was meant! Just seemed to add to my confusion about what is quite an intricate topic.
The word "lacker"
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AnneKwiziq Q&A regular contributor
The word "lacker"
This question relates to:French lesson "Using manquer (de) to say you/something miss or lack in French"
Asked 3 weeks ago
Bonjour Anne,
We took a look at the lesson and we've amended it accordingly.
Merci de votre contribution et bonne journée !
Jim Kwiziq Q&A super contributor
Bonjour Anne,
I can find a reference to the noun "lack" and the verbs "lacked", and "lacking" (also as an adjective).
No reference to "lacker" -- It would be interesting and helpful if you were able to quote an example of this word in use.
Bonne journée
Jim
CécileKwiziq team member
Hi Anne,
I think that sometimes you could translate 'manquer de quelque chose' by 'to be short of something' but couldn't find an example with 'lacker' as Jim said.
AnneKwiziq Q&A regular contributor
I’ve never used or seen "lacker" before reading this lesson!! But it crops up twice in the explanation of impersonal constructions, implying "one who lacks". I thought the use of such an unusual word just added to the confusion. Maybe it’s commoner in US English?
1 -> Note here that no "lacker" is mentioned, making this a general statement, a bit like with il faut.
2 Impersonal il + [object pronoun "lacker"] + manquer + [lacked thing]
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The word "lacker"
This is not a word in common usage in the UK, I had to think quite hard what was meant! Just seemed to add to my confusion about what is quite an intricate topic.
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