A lot of French learners hit a wall with two tiny words: 'y' and 'en'. They’re short and can be confusing - here's how to use them.
Emma Albright - emma.albright@thelocal.com
Updated: Tue 4 Aug 2026 13:31 CET
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A lot of French learners hit a wall with two tiny words: 'y' and 'en'. They’re short and can be confusing - here's how to use them.
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