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The subjunctive is used in several different cases, for instance, following the set phrase "bien que" or in expressions of wishing or doubt. The subjunctive is not a tense but a mood, so does no...

The passé simple, or passé historique, is a more formal or literary past tense in French. It conveys past, completed actions - not unlike the passé composé. You will often find it in literary texts, part...

The subjunctive mood is used in a variety of different circumstances. It’s important to remember that it is a mood, not a tense. This means it can be used in different tenses. First, let’...

Writing a French a level essay is difficult because it tests both your knowledge of the set film or book (films are especially difficult as most students have never studied them before) and your ability t...

The straightforward answer is when the normal order is swapped, and the object comes before the past participle. This means that you would say "J'ai écrit une lettre", ...