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What is the formula for the expression "It's been years since.." For example, how would I say, "It's been years since I've spoken French."
I am unsure of the tense to use in the second part of the sentence.
Are either of these correct? or is there another solution?
Ça fait des années que je ne parle pas français.
Ça fait des années que j'ai parlé français.
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μην ή δεν
I saw this sentence:
ελπίζω να μην είναι κάτι σοβαρό. The translation was: I hope it's nothing serious.
Is the translation correct? If it is, why "μην " and not "δεν" (or is δεν possible as well)?
why the "να" after "ελπίζω" -- is this what necessitates the use of "μην" ?
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Using Present Continuous to indicate Future
A student asked me this, and I couldn't think of a good reason!
Can someone explain why you can say, "This evening, I'm having dinner with friends" (using the present continuous to indicate future) but can't say, "In a few hours, I'm reading" ?
I imagine that some of the English teachers will have the answer!
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