Use of "ne"

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Use of "ne"

What is the function of "ne" in the phrase "avant qu'elle ne rentre?"  It translates, "before she gets home."

This question relates to:French lesson "Recognising faire in the historic past in French (Le Passé Simple)"
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CécileNative French expert teacher in KwiziqCorrect answer

Hi Rich,

Just to add to Chris' answer, there is a specific lesson about  'avant que '

Avant que + ne explétif + Le Subjonctif = Before I do

 

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Chris W.C1 Kwiziq Q&A super contributor

This "ne" is called ne explétif. There's a lesson on it:

What is the ne explétif and when to use it in French

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Use of "ne"

What is the function of "ne" in the phrase "avant qu'elle ne rentre?"  It translates, "before she gets home."

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