Breakdown of Je ne mange pas de porc.
je
I
ne
not (used before the verb)
pas
not (used after the verb)
de
of / from / any (in negative sentences) / about (concerning)
manger
to eat
le porc
the pork
Questions & Answers about Je ne mange pas de porc.
Why is it pas de porc instead of pas du porc?
Where do ne and pas go in the sentence?
They wrap around the main verb like a sandwich. The ne goes right before the conjugated verb (mange), and the pas goes right after it.
Is the 'c' at the end of porc pronounced?
No, the 'c' is completely silent. The word sounds very similar to the English word 'pore'.
Could I just say Je mange pas de porc?
Yes, in casual spoken French, people very often drop the ne and just say Je mange pas de porc. However, in written or more formal French, you should always include the ne.
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