Une envie de changement (Fill-in-the-Blank Kwiz)

Shrey R.A1 Kwiziq Q&A super contributor

Bonjour Madame Cécile !

This question is regarding a fill-in-the-blank test posted this week on the following link -> https://kwiziq.learnfrenchwithalexa.com/blog/une-envie-de-changement-pluperfect-practice/

The last sentence reads- Quand elle avait vu ma nouvelle coupe, Flora en avait eu le souffle coupé.

I am unable to understand why the pronoun "en" has been used here and what is its relation with "le souffle coupé" .

Why does the second sentence translate as- 'Flora had been totally blown away.'

Merci beaucoup Madame pour m'aider encore.

Bonne journée !

Asked 5 years ago

CécileNative French expert teacher in KwiziqCorrect answer

Hi Shrey,

It is because in French, the pronoun 'en' is necessary and it simply means 'by it'.

Hope this helps!

Like15 years ago