I used "de même qu'". Can you explain why this isn't correct in this context, please?
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de même que
This question relates to:French lesson "Ainsi que = as well as, just as vs the way that in French"
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Jim J. Kwiziq Q&A super contributor
Hi Harry,
I think that you will find this link useful:-
http://bdl.oqlf.gouv.qc.ca/bdl/gabarit_bdl.asp?t1=1&id=5102
Hope it helps.
Jim
Chris W. Kwiziq Q&A super contributor
The lesson is about using "ainsi que", so that's what is expected.
"De même que" is also a comparative phrase, which is very similar in meaning to "ainsi que". It has a bit of a stronger comparative flavor than "ainsi que".
Ainsi que -- as well as. This is an additive phrase, like "and".
De même que -- like. This is a comparative phrase.
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