In the writing challenge "Reaing Lord of the Ring", and it was preventing him from sleeping was translated as et que ca l'empechait de dormir.Why que?

John E.C1Kwiziq community member

In the writing challenge "Reaing Lord of the Ring", and it was preventing him from sleeping was translated as et que ca l'empechait de dormir.Why que?

Asked 5 years ago
CécileNative French expert teacher in KwiziqCorrect answer

Hi John,

it is simply 'that' which in French has to appear (unlike English) and links the two sentences together -

'...because it was three in the morning and ( that) it prevented him from sleeping!'

Hope this helps!

In the writing challenge "Reaing Lord of the Ring", and it was preventing him from sleeping was translated as et que ca l'empechait de dormir.Why que?

Sign in to submit your answer

Don't have an account yet? Join today

Ask a question

Find your French level for FREE

Test your French to the CEFR standard

Find your French level
Getting that for you now...