Why is ne used with the expression avant que? What fuction does it have?

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Why is ne used with the expression avant que? What fuction does it have?

This question relates to:French lesson "Avant que + ne explétif + the subjunctive mood (Le Subjonctif) = Before I do in French"

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LauraKwiziq team memberCorrect answer

Bonjour Marilyn,

This is called the ne explétif - it's an optional word that emphasizes the negative meaning of the verb or expression that precedes it. You can read more about it here: https://www.french-test.com/my-languages/french/glossary/139

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Why is ne used with the expression avant que? What fuction does it have?

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