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Quand est ensemble
Hi Peggy, thank you for letting me know that, instead of hearing “qu’on était ensemble,” you hear, “quand est ensemble.” Please listen for the AIT of était and, when you hear that, does it become more clear?
In case it helps, I’ll note that my ears are NOT able to distinguish qu’on from quand when I hear them spoken quickly like this. So, if I ask myself why I hear “qu’on était” ensemble without any chance of confusion, part of the answer must be that I have heard that combination of words many times before and… it is the only thing that makes sense. We both agree that “quand est ensemble” might be what you first heard, but that it doesn’t make sense? Still thinking about this and would appreciate your thoughts!
Best regards,
David
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