evedna

[frozen rover]

Please be patient

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[dusky sun]

Most speakers these days would, but it’s technically optional

[signal quiver]

Typically, the rule is pronounce the "s" in positive sentences and don't in negative sentences. That said, in casual conversation, we sometimes don't pronounce it, even when we technically should. We understand from context which was meant.

[dusky sun]

In some contexts where it’s positive, you actually can’t pronounce the s (well, you could if you really were repeating yourself but it’s not natural)

Mon chien est plus con que le tien
-> pronouncing the s there would sound really odd

[signal quiver]

Oui, c'est vrai... Il doit y avoir une règle mais, comme d'hab, je ne la connais pas :/

[tardy vigil]

C'est vraiment chiant de ne pas avoir des règles

[tardy vigil]

Wait, did I just say "not having period"?

Should I say "ne pas avoir DE règle"?

[tardy vigil]

So optional, not forbidden, right?

[signal quiver]

Yes, de règles is correct because it's a negative sentence.

[tardy vigil]

But does saying "des règles" automatically mean like.. menstruation?

[dusky sun]

No