What is the function of “y” in the phrase “y compris chez les plus jeunes …”?
Use of the pronoun Y
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isaac t.Kwiziq community member
Use of the pronoun Y
This question relates to:French dictation exercise "Coluche, French people's favourite"
Asked 4 weeks ago
y compris is an idiomatic expression which translates closely to 'including'
If it is used as an adjective, it will need to match the gender of the noun.
'y compris les voitures', 'Les voitures y comprises'
Chris W. Kwiziq Q&A super contributor
Yes, you can think of it as idiomatic, something like "therein included", literally speaking.
CécileKwiziq team member
Bonjour Isaac,
Just to add to what Chris and Joseph have said you may enjoy this article from Le Figaro, in French, which talks about when to agree the past participle 'compris' -
Bonne Continuation !
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