Negation and inversion are important for asking questions in French. Let’s break down how they work in a simple way:

1. Inversion: To ask a question, switch the order of the subject and the verb. Here’s an example:

   • Statement: "Tu as un chat." (You have a cat.)
   • Question: "As-tu un chat?" (Do you have a cat?)

2. Negation: To say someone is not doing something, use "ne... pas" around the verb. For example:

   • Statement: "Il mange." (He is eating.)
   • Negation: "Il ne mange pas." (He is not eating.)

3. Combining Both: You can use both inversion and negation in questions!

   • Example: “Ne mange-t-il pas?” (Isn’t he eating?)

Using these methods helps you sound more fluent in French and makes your conversations flow better!