The one place you cannot have an adverb in French is after the?

You are absolutely right! In French, adverbs cannot be placed directly after the verb.

Here's a breakdown:

* General Rule: Adverbs usually go before the verb in French.

* Exceptions:

* Negative adverbs (ne...pas, ne...jamais, etc.) go between the auxiliary verb and the past participle in compound tenses. For example: "Il n'a pas rapidement répondu" (He did not respond quickly).

* Some adverbs of frequency (souvent, toujours, rarement, etc.) can be placed after the verb in simple tenses if they are emphasized. For example: "Il arrive souvent en retard" (He often arrives late).

Important Note: Even in the exceptions mentioned above, adverbs are not directly after the verb, they are separated by another element (auxiliary verb or emphasis).

Let me know if you have any other questions about adverbs in French!