Why is Cher Matt, chère Kate, vous me manquez I miss you and not you miss me

Peggie H.A2Kwiziq community member

Asked 5 years ago

CécileNative French expert teacher in KwiziqCorrect answer

Hi Peggie,

Here is the Kwiziq lesson to explain the particularity of the verb 'manquer á quelqu'un' -

Hope this helps!

Like05 years ago

Chris W.C1 Kwiziq Q&A super contributor

That's an often asked question and it confuses people because manquer works the other way around from the English verb "to miss".

Vous me manquez. -- I miss you. (NOT You miss me.)

Like15 years ago

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